Overview

• Georgia Laurie, 31, was awarded the King’s Gallantry Medal during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace for her heroic actions in saving her sister Melissa from a crocodile attack.
• The attack occurred in June 2021 while the twins were swimming in a lagoon near Puerto Escondido, Mexico, leaving both women with serious injuries.
• Georgia repeatedly fought off the crocodile, punching it to free Melissa, who was dragged underwater and critically injured in the attack.
• Melissa, who survived after being placed in an induced coma, wore a crocodile brooch gifted by Georgia to commemorate the occasion during the ceremony.
• The King’s Gallantry Medal recognizes exceptional bravery, with Georgia being among the first recipients under King Charles’ inaugural Civilian Gallantry List.