The sister of a woman who fought off a crocodile after it attacked her twin in Mexico has said she is “so proud” of her actions. Melissa and Georgia Laurie, both 28, from Berkshire, were swimming in the daytime in a lagoon in Mexico, around 10 miles from Puerto Escondido, when Melissa was attacked by a crocodile. In a bid to save her, Georgia fought off the crocodile by punching it. The pair are both recovering in hospital in Mexico, with Georgia suffering injuries to her hands while Melissa has been placed in a medically-induced coma to prevent any infection to her injuries. The twins were volunteering with animals in the country and had been taking a break when the crocodile attacked. The twins’ elder sister, Hana Laurie, 33, told the PA news agency Georgia fought off the crocodile three times. “I felt really proud of her, very proud of …