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

Georgia Laurie, who saved sister from reptile, joins other recipients including police officer who confronted Plymouth shooter

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.