Tragedy Strikes at Sydney Beach: Family of Shark Attack Victim Speaks Out A devastating shark attack at Coogee beach in Sydney has left a 35-year-old mother of two fighting for her life. Leah Stewart, a dedicated ocean swimmer and schoolteacher, was attacked by a suspected 3.5-metre great white shark on Saturday while swimming between the designated flags, a location considered safe by authorities. Despite taking all the necessary precautions, Stewart suffered severe injuries, including the amputation of her arm, and remains in a critical condition. As her family prepares for multiple surgeries in the coming days, they have spoken out about their shock and devastation, highlighting the extraordinary circumstances surrounding this horrific incident.
Family of Sydney mother Leah Stewart say they are ‘shocked’ and reveal more surgeries scheduled in coming daysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe woman injured in Saturday’s shark attack at Coogee beach has had her arm amputated and remains in a critical condition, her family has revealed.Leah Stewart, a 35-year-old schoolteacher, mother and dedicated ocean swimmer, was attacked by a suspected 3.5-metre great white shark at about 11am on Saturday. Authorities have said she was swimming between the flags and “doing everything right” at the time of the attack. Continue reading...
