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Shark attack survivor Leah Stewart shares miracle update as her leg finally heals
Leah Stewart says the wound to her leg has finally healed, months after a great white shark attack at Coogee Beach. The update marks a major step in her recovery following an attack that also cost her part of her arm.
The 36-year-old Sydney mother shared the news on social media on Sunday. She said the shark took a large piece of flesh from her leg and that surgeons could not save part of her quadriceps and outer hamstring; hospital staff closed a wound that covered almost her entire thigh.
In short
- Leah Stewart says her leg wound has healed.
- She was attacked by a great white in June.
- The wound covered almost her entire thigh.
Explained simply
Coogee Beach is a popular seaside area in Sydney, Australia. Great white sharks live in Australian coastal waters, and attacks on people are rare, but can cause severe injuries.
Leah Stewart is a Sydney mother who survived a great white shark attack at the beach. She lost part of her arm and suffered extensive damage to her thigh, requiring hospital treatment and surgery.
Her recovery matters because serious muscle and tissue injuries can take months to heal and affect movement and daily life. The attack also drew attention to the risks people face when swimming in coastal waters where sharks are present.
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