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A Vernon man will receive one of Canada's highest honours for risking his life to save another.

Justin Huska will travel to Ottawa where he will be presented with the Medal of Bravery.

On Feb. 27, 2014, Kris Gunderson of Delta, Mike Heide of Kamloops and Huska rescued two people trapped in a burning vehicle near Cache Creek.

Alerted by a passenger waving for attention through the car's sunroof, Huska pulled the woman to safety before returning with Gunderson and Heide for the second victim.

Despite the flames and smoke coming through the broken windows, they used a pry bar to gain access to the driver and brought him a safe distance away.

Governor General of Canada David Johnston will present the medal to the three men at a ceremony in Rideau Hall on Friday.