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‘I can finally see some light’: Shark attack victim shares heartwarming update
Leah Stewart says the $558,925 fundraiser can stop after her recovery improved enough to cover home and future medical needs.
On Sunday, shark attack survivor Leah Stewart announced closure of her GoFundMe fundraiser, which raised $558,925 in donations supporting her recovery and family.
Stewart, a 35-year-old teacher, was mauled by a shark at Sydney's Coogee Beach on June 13, suffering significant blood loss and injuries requiring arm amputation and an induced coma.
Reflecting on her progress, Stewart feels she has been given a "second chance at life," crediting global support for inspiring her to "get better, not bitter."
In recent weeks, Stewart has been attempting to return to normality with her partner and one-year-old daughter, focusing on healing and building independence.
Amid several shark-related incidents in NSW this year, authorities expanded a drone surveillance program now covering 72 beaches along the coast from dawn to dusk.