Woman who fought off crocodile to save her twin sister honored by King Charles III

An English woman who fought a crocodile off her twin sister will be honored with a medal celebrating her "exemplary bravery," the U.K. government announced.

Georgia Laurie will receive the King's Gallantry Medal from King Charles III, an award that honors civilians who have acted courageously. 

Laurie and her twin sister Melissa Laurie were on an excursion in Mexico in June 2021 when they were told by a guide they could safely swim in a river, according to a news release announcing Laurie's award. While in the water, Melissa Laurie spotted the crocodile and alerted others in the group to swim for safety. Melissa Laurie was "snatched" by the reptile.