Shark attack survivor awakens from coma and communicates with family

Leah Stewart, a woman who spent 10 days in an induced coma following a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia, has awakened and communicated with her family. On Tuesday, she told her family, 'I love you,' according to her brother, who provided updates on a fundraising page. Stewart, who is in her mid-30s and works as a teacher, has undergone five surgeries, including an amputation of her arm, after sustaining injuries from the attack on June 13. She was swimming near the shore while a friend watched her daughter on the beach when the attack occurred. Her brother noted that while her recovery is still critical, this moment of communication is a positive sign for her long-term recovery. The incident follows a series of shark attacks in Australia, including three fatalities since May.