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The real-life Crocodile Dundee (from Berkshire) who saved her twin: How hero Brit rescued her unconscious sister from jaws of 10ft 'death-rolling' croc by punching it in the face - after rogue tour guide told them it was safe to swim in Mexican lagoon

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It was June 2021 at the edges of Manialtepec Lagoon in southern Mexico
when Melissa Laurie was snatched by a giant crocodile as she made her way out of the water.

The Briton, from Sandhurst, Berkshire, had been swimming in the picturesque location with her twin after a rogue tour guide had wrongly advised them that the water was safe.

After seeing her sister being dragged back into the water by the cold-blooded predator, Georgia Laurie courageously jumped back in to find her twin unconscious lying face down.

Before Melissa could be taken to safety, the crocodile came back and bit down on her before dragging her back into the water. 

Georgia fought off the reptile by repeatedly punching it on the nose with one hand while keeping her sister's head above water with the other, which gave her a chance to drag her injured twin to a more secluded area. 

However, the horrifying ordeal wasn't over. In a final assault, the croc 'death rolled' - a manoeuver in which a crocodile or alligator over with its prey in its jaws to brings its prey under water and drown it - Melissa back into the waters.

Melissa responded with more punches to the reptile's face which forced it to release her sister.  

The pair were left seriously injured by the ordeal but have since recovered - apart from mental and physical scars.   

Melissa (pictured in hospital) was left in an induced coma following the attack, but made a stunning recovery

Melissa (pictured in hospital) was left in an induced coma following the attack, but made a stunning recovery

Deep bite marks and surgery scars were seen on Georgia's legs following the attack

Deep bite marks and surgery scars were seen on Georgia's legs following the attack

Georgia Laurie (right), 31, courageously punched the massive reptile in the face when the animal dragged her sibling, Melissa (left), underwater while swimming in a lagoon in Mexico in June 2021

Georgia Laurie (right), 31, courageously punched the massive reptile in the face when the animal dragged her sibling, Melissa (left), underwater while swimming in a lagoon in Mexico in June 2021

For the courageous act, Georgia is set to receive a bravery honour in the King's first Civilian Gallantry List.

Speaking of her shock said: 'It's an honour, I was so shocked as well when I received the letter because I didn't see it coming, I didn't expect it.' 

She added: 'I feel really privileged, it's a silver lining to have come out of the terrible ordeal... it kind of softens the whole traumatic experience. 

'It's been a good thing for not just me but for the whole family, I feel like I have to share it with my sister because let's face it I don't think I would have been nominated for it if she didn't survive.

'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.'

The twins were swimming in a lagoon near Puerto Escondido when Melissa was dragged under the water.

Melissa - who also developed sepsis as a result of her injuries and was put into an induced coma - survived with an open fracture to her wrist, severe puncture wounds to the abdomen and many injuries to her leg and foot, while Georgia was bitten on her hand.

The sisters recalled the dramatic encounter in an interview with the Mail On Sunday back in 2021.

'I saw the outline of its head above the water and its eyes. It was silent and perfectly still at this point,' Melissa said.

'I knew in that moment we were in trouble. I screamed, 'S***! It's a crocodile, we need to turn back immediately!' My heart rate shot up. I was so scared.'

It was then that the crocodile struck. Again and again the reptile attacked, dragging the 28-year-old under the water in a terrifying 'death roll', inflicting gaping wounds over Melissa's body.

Georgia will receive the first King's Gallantry Medal of King Charles III's reign, which acknowledges exemplary acts of bravery

Georgia will receive the first King's Gallantry Medal of King Charles III's reign, which acknowledges exemplary acts of bravery

Georgia (right) with her recovering twin sister Melissa (left) pictured together in hospital after the attack

Georgia (right) with her recovering twin sister Melissa (left) pictured together in hospital after the attack

She was saved by Georgia who, through a feat of almost super-human strength and courage, repeatedly punched the crocodile on the nose until it released gravely wounded Melissa from its jaws, barely clinging to life.

Melissa said: 'My mind was racing with all these thoughts. I thought, 'I'm never going to see my family again, I'm never going to see my twin sister again.'

'My initial thought was she's going to have to deal with getting my body back to the UK. I thought I was about to die. Then I passed out.' 

As the crocodile grabbed Melissa's left foot in a renewed assault, Georgia began beating it on the nose with her fists: 'I had to fight it off, I started bashing it and bashing it with both fists; just thumping it. It felt rock hard, like punching a wall.'

The animal swam away but came back seconds later for a third time, biting Melissa's upper thigh and bottom. Again, Georgia flailed and punched it hard: 'I was exhausted from the fight. But I just kept punching it.'

The crocodile swam away for the final time after being pummelled by Georgia for a 'substantial' length of time.

'It felt like the attack went on for ever. I don't know how long it went on. I was scared that it would come back and then we would both be dead.'

Despite her heroics, Georgia plunged into despair: 'When I realised that Melissa wasn't responding, I was actually thinking: 'I want to die. I don't want to live any more'.'

Eventually, a rescue boat arrived on the scene. Melissa was hauled on board, with Georgia clambering in and cradling her in her arms.

Blood was everywhere, with Melissa vomiting up a mixture of blood and filthy water.

Melissa - who also developed sepsis as a result of her injuries and was put into an induced coma - survived with an open fracture to her wrist, severe puncture wounds to the abdomen and many injuries to her leg and foot

Melissa - who also developed sepsis as a result of her injuries and was put into an induced coma - survived with an open fracture to her wrist, severe puncture wounds to the abdomen and many injuries to her leg and foot

Georgia (right) and Melissa (left) pictured smiling in a selfie together taken on a holiday

Georgia (right) and Melissa (left) pictured smiling in a selfie together taken on a holiday

Melissa reveals the injuries she suffered after being dragged under water by a crocodile in Mexico

Melissa reveals the injuries she suffered after being dragged under water by a crocodile in Mexico

She said: 'I remember screaming 'Hug me, hug me' because I knew I was dying at that point and I just wanted to be in [Georgia's] arms.

'I remember telling Georgia: 'I'm dying, I'm dying.' I was really scared. It felt so surreal. A nightmare.'

This year's Civilian Gallantry List, which includes nine people, is the first to be approved by the King.

Also set to receive the medal is Pc Zach Printer, who was unarmed when he confronted gunman Jake Davison in August 2021 in Keyham, Plymouth. Davison had already shot and killed five innocent victims.

Among the other recipients is Pc Steven Denniss, who was stabbed in the leg while apprehending a double murder suspect while off duty in Louth, Lincolnshire, in June 2021.

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden said: 'It is impossible not to be moved by the stories of those receiving the gallantry awards today. Their acts of bravery have saved lives in impossible circumstances. I commend them on what they have done and congratulate them for receiving this honour.'

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