Shark attack survivor Leah Stewart thanks donors after $500,000 fundraiser
Leah Stewart, who survived a white-shark mauling at Coogee Beach, has spoken publicly about her ongoing recovery and expressed gratitude for the community’s support.
More than two months after being attacked by a great white shark on Sydney’s Coogee Beach, Leah Stewart shared her first public comments on her healing process. She described the experience as a "second chance at life" and said she intends to make the most of it. Stewart also thanked supporters, noting that a fundraising campaign has collected over $500,000 to aid her medical expenses and rehabilitation.
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The story shows community solidarity and the challenges faced by shark-attack survivors.
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