Heroes recognised for 'surreal' digger river rescue

By Charlie Mitchell
Updated April 20 2015 - 8:18pm, first published 7:38pm
Robert Borst, left, and Peter Muldrew received bravery awards for saving Rhoda Davidson's life (centre). Photo: Mytchall Bransgrove
Robert Borst, left, and Peter Muldrew received bravery awards for saving Rhoda Davidson's life (centre). Photo: Mytchall Bransgrove
Nick of time: Rhoda Davidson was plucked from her submerged car by Robert Borst and Peter Muldrew. Photo: Otago Regional Rescue Helicopter
Nick of time: Rhoda Davidson was plucked from her submerged car by Robert Borst and Peter Muldrew. Photo: Otago Regional Rescue Helicopter

Robert Borst was moving his dairy cows on a rainy day last year when he heard a commotion nearby.

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