Asda worker honoured for saving drowning man
Kent Fire and Rescue ServiceA retail worker who saved a man from drowning has been honoured at a fire service awards ceremony.
Dan Fiveash, who works at Asda Living in Maidstone, was dubbed a "hero" by his store manager after he threw a life ring to a 63-year-old man who had fallen into the River Medway in April.
He received the Exceptional Act of Service Award at Kent Fire and Rescue Service's annual ceremony on Thursday.
"It didn't cross my mind to not help or not do anything," Mr Fiveash said. "It was my natural reaction."
Dan was among firefighters, support teams, volunteers, and other members of the public being awarded for their "outstanding courage and acts of kindness", the force said.
More than 50 people from across KFRS were also presented with awards as a thank you for their dedication and long service.
Chief Executive Ann Millington said: "Every person who has been honoured at this year's awards ceremony has shown compassion, kindness, and bravery to someone who really needed support at their time of need.
"Thank you for everything you do to help keep Kent and Medway safe."
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