Heroic sister saves twin from crocodile attack, earns royal honour
This is a story with a happy ending that moves the entire world. Three years ago, while in Mexico, Englishwoman Georgia Laurie saved her twin sister, Melissa, from death, literally from the jaws of a crocodile. The woman will be honoured with King Charles III's order for her heroic act.
In June 2021, the British women were enjoying their holiday, swimming in the river at Mexico's Puerto Escondido, when they spotted a crocodile nearby. As the girls headed to shore, the aggressive reptile attacked and dragged Melissa into the water.
Fuelled by adrenaline, Georgia responded quickly and decisively, diving in and delivering a series of punches to the predator's head, saving her sister's life, much like the fearless Bear Grylls would have done.
As reported by CNN, citing information from the JustGiving website, Melissa's injuries were severe - she suffered a complicated open wrist fracture, severe stomach and intestine wounds, as well as several bites to the leg, foot, and buttocks. She underwent urgent surgery, after which she was placed in a medically induced coma. She developed sepsis in the hospital but ultimately managed to recover fully.
What’s made this story so incredible is Melissa’s unwavering bravery throughout it all because she was so strong during it and I don’t think I would be here without her, she really gave me the strength to keep fighting, said Melissa to the British press agency PA Media.
Georgia will receive the Royal Medal of Bravery for this extraordinary courage act. King Charles III granted the award to people who put themselves in mortal danger to save someone else.
Georgia and Melissa are preparing to participate in the Thames swimming marathon in August. Their participation will also have a noble purpose—they will raise money for a British humanitarian campaign and a Mexican charitable organisation that provides assistance and medical training to impoverished communities in Chiapas.
