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Leah Stewart shark attack recovery
Overview
Following a June 13 shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney involving a suspected great white shark, Leah Stewart has reached several recovery milestones. The incident resulted in the loss of her arm below the elbow, a coma, and 11 surgeries.
In October, Ms. Stewart reported a personal achievement in managing her disability by learning to plait her hair with one hand. She also returned to Coogee Beach to advocate for improved safety protocols and community awareness.
By November, Ms. Stewart announced that her leg had healed. This followed significant tissue damage to her thigh, including the loss of parts of her quad muscle and outer hamstring. Surgeons at St Vincent’s Hospital utilized a tool called Dermaclose to close a large wound during her treatment.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesLeah Stewart reports leg has healed after shark attack
Leah Stewart has announced her leg has healed following a June shark attack at Coogee Beach that resulted in the loss of her arm and significant leg injuries.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesLeah Stewart celebrates recovery milestone after shark attack
Shark attack survivor Leah Stewart has celebrated a major recovery milestone, successfully learning to plait her own hair with one hand four months after losing her arm at Coogee Beach.
Sources
perthnow.com.au · thenightly.com.au