Wrestling with crocodile to save twin sister, 3 years later girl receives surprise

Woman receives King Charles III's Gallantry Medal for bravery, saving twin sister from crocodile attack.

Three years ago, British twin sisters Georgia and Melissa Laurie were on vacation in Mexico. While swimming in a river in Puerto Escondido, Melissa was horrified to see an alligator approaching them.

The two sisters swam as fast as they could, Georgia reaching the shore first. As Melissa was about to get out of the water, the crocodile lunged at her and pulled her under. Georgia quickly dove in and fought the crocodile. She punched it with one hand and held her sister's head above water with the other hand so she could breathe.

Melissa (left) and Georgia at home in Sandhurst, Berkshire.

The crocodile continued to attack. This time, it used the “death spin,” rolling around to suffocate its opponent. However, Georgia did not give up. Her arm was injured and bleeding, but she still managed to punch hard, forcing the crocodile to release her sister.

A passing boat rescued them in time, brought them to shore and transferred them to hospital.

Doctors diagnosed Melissa with a broken wrist, multiple bites to her legs, and abdominal injuries affecting her stomach and intestines. She also suffered from a blood infection and had to undergo emergency surgery. Fortunately, she eventually pulled through.

King Charles III recently awarded Georgia the Gallantry Medal, a medal that honors bravery for those who risk their lives to save others.