Denmark resident David Stockdale was enjoying a walk with his daughters near Greens Pool in March this year when he noticed a man struggling in a rip, jumping into the water in an attempt to save the man’s life.

Mr Stockdale was awarded a Gold Medallion for Exceptional Bravery on August 8 at the Surf Life Saving WA Coastal Bravery Awards, the highest honour awarded at the ceremony to a person who performs a “conspicuous and selfless” act of exceptional bravery in circumstances of “extreme peril.”

Mr Stockdale was walking along the rocks at Greens Pool when his daughter noticed someone taking the life ring off its post at the popular tourist location.

He immediately ran to help, taking the life ring and going into the rough water to attempt to rescue a man who had been dragged out in a r

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