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Woman amputated after shark attack says she has a second chance at life
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Woman amputated after shark attack says she has a second chance at life

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 34-year-old Australian woman survived a severe great white shark attack in Sydney earlier this year, losing an arm.
  • She expressed gratitude for the over $335,000 raised to support her recovery and stated she feels given a second chance at life.
  • The woman is determined to make the most of her recovery, drawing inspiration from the support she received from family, friends, and strangers.

Leah Stewart, a 34-year-old mother from Australia, is embracing a "second chance at life" after a harrowing encounter with a great white shark at Coogee Beach in Sydney earlier this year. The attack, which occurred in June, left her with severe injuries to her limbs and resulted in the amputation of one arm.

I finally see light at the end of the tunnel.

— Leah StewartStewart's first public comments after recovering from the shark attack.

Stewart described her recovery as "incredibly difficult" but noted "spectacular" progress. She expressed profound gratitude for the outpouring of support, which included a crowdfunding campaign that raised over 550,000 Australian dollars (approximately 335,000 euros). "I finally see light at the end of the tunnel," Stewart stated in her first public comments since the incident. "I want you to know that I feel like I've been given a second chance at life and I'm not going to waste it."

I feel like I've been given a second chance at life and I'm not going to waste it.

— Leah StewartStewart's reflection on her survival and determination to live fully.

The shark attack occurred during a period of increased shark activity in Australia. Despite the trauma, Stewart emphasized that the support from family, friends, and complete strangers has inspired her. "You have inspired me to be a better person and not hold grudges for what happened," she shared. The funds raised will aid her continued rehabilitation at home and cover future medical treatments.

You have inspired me to be a better person and not hold grudges for what happened.

— Leah StewartStewart's statement on the impact of public support on her outlook.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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