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Sydney shark attack survivor wakes from coma, speaks first words to family
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Key Points:
- Leah Stewart, a mother and teacher from Sydney, Australia, woke from a 10-day induced coma after a shark attack and spoke her first words, "I love you," to her family.
- She has undergone five surgeries, including an arm amputation, following the attack at Coogee Beach on June 13, where she was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition.
- Stewart's brother shared the update on a fundraising page, noting her concern for her daughter and expressing hope for her long-term recovery despite her ongoing critical care.
- The attack occurred while Stewart was swimming near shore, with a friend watching her daughter on the beach at the time.
- Family members described her awakening as a miraculous and positive step in her recovery journey.
