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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Caroline Davies

Woman who punched crocodile among those on king’s first civilian gallantry list

Georgia and Melissa smile as they pose for a photo while sitting together in their garden
The Laurie twins at home in Sandhurst. Georgia (right) will receive the Gallantry Medal, given for exemplary acts of bravery. Photograph: Aaron Chown/PA

A woman who punched a crocodile in the snout to save her sister is among the recipients of bravery awards included on the king’s first civilian gallantry list.

Georgia Laurie attacked the reptile when it went for her twin, Melissa, dragging her underwater while they were swimming in a lagoon near Puerto Escondido, Mexico, in June 2021. Both sisters were seriously hurt but survived.

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