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Shark Attack Survivor Faces Fresh Setback
Leah Stewart said her second skin graft failed, leaving the leg wound open three and a half months after the shark attack.
- On Tuesday, shark attack survivor Leah Stewart revealed her second skin graft failed three and a half months after the June 13 attack at Coogee Beach. The 34-year-old confirmed the news on Instagram, noting her leg wound remains open.
- Stewart was swimming between the flags at Coogee Beach on June 13 when a 4m shark struck, severing her left arm below the elbow. The Sydney mother survived due to rapid response from Life Savers and strangers; she underwent 11 surgeries and spent 10 days in an induced coma.
- A portable Vacuum-Assisted Closure machine became central to her recovery, pulling the wound together and removing fluid. Stewart said she is setting the device aside for now, noting, "I'm constantly being harassed by this machine, but I'm very thankful for it because it has made a huge impact."
- Expressing disappointment, Stewart said, "Unfortunately this is not the post I was wanting to do but I had my graft checked yesterday and it was confirmed that it failed." She admitted feeling devastated and uncertain about next medical steps.
- Last month, Stewart recounted her survival story on 60 Minutes, describing how thoughts of her daughter pushed her to fight the shark. The latest medical setback has halted her progress, though she remains committed to recovery.
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