A woman who saved her twin sister from a crocodile attack by punching the reptile in its face will receive a bravery honour in the King's first Civilian Gallantry List.
Georgia will receive the first King's Gallantry Medal of King Charles III's reign, which acknowledges exemplary acts of braverySpeaking of her shock, Ms Laurie, from Sandhurst, Berkshire, 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.'
'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.' '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.
'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.'
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