Twin Honored by King for Saving Sister from Crocodile Attack

Georgia Laurie received the King’s Gallantry Medal for her bravery in fending off a crocodile to rescue her twin sister during a 2021 lagoon attack in Mexico.

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.