Leah Stewart Reads Global Messages After Losing 1 Arm in Sydney Shark Attack
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 5
Leah Stewart Reads Global Messages After Losing 1 Arm in Sydney Shark Attack
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 5
Summary
Leah Stewart has been reading messages from supporters worldwide during sleepless nights, with her family saying the notes have given her comfort and strength as she recovers.
Joshua Stewart said the Australian mother and teacher has faced difficult days since the June 13 attack at Coogee Beach, where she suffered life-threatening injuries close to shore and within the flags.
Doctors placed Stewart on life support, kept her in a medically induced coma for 10 days and amputated 1 arm after multiple bites, fractures, lacerations and severe blood loss; more surgeries were still planned.
A GoFundMe launched for Stewart, her partner Fernando and their 1-year-old daughter August is aimed at covering prosthetics, rehabilitation, ongoing care and major adjustments during her long recovery.