Woman attacked by shark at Coogee beach wakes briefly from coma to say three words

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1. 18d ago

   Leah Stewart Recovering After Coogee Beach Shark Attack

   Leah Stewart briefly regained consciousness from a medically induced coma on Tuesday, telling her mother and partner, "I love you." Her family says she faces a long road to recovery. The NSW Government is spending $34 million to expand AI-powered shark detection drones along the coast.

   What's confirmed:

   • Leah Stewart woke briefly from a medically induced coma on Tuesday and told her partner and mother, "I love you."
   • The NSW Government is investing $34 million to expand AI-powered shark detection drones across the state coastline.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Shark bite kits are being stolen from NSW beaches.
   • A lifeguard described a confusing moment on the water immediately before the attack.
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2. 23d ago

   Leah Stewart wakes from coma after Coogee Beach shark attack

   Leah Stewart woke briefly from a medically induced coma on Tuesday after being attacked by a great white shark at Coogee Beach. She told her partner and mother, "I love you." Her family stated she has a "long road ahead."

   What's confirmed:

   • Leah Stewart was attacked by a great white shark while swimming at Coogee Beach in Sydney.
   • Stewart woke from a medically induced coma on Tuesday and told her family "I love you."
   • The shark attack resulted in the amputation of one of Stewart's arms.
   • Stewart's brother, Joshua Stewart, provided updates on her condition.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Leah Stewart is 34 years old.
   • Leah Stewart is 35 years old.
   • Stewart was in a coma for 10 days.
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