Shark victim wakes & Bondi hero in court & more
A Sydney woman has reached a major milestone in her recovery from a shark attack, while a man celebrated for his bravery during a shooting at Bondi Beach faces legal proceedings.
Leah Stewart has woken from an induced coma more than a week after being attacked by a shark at Coogee Beach. Stewart was bitten on her arms and legs on Saturday, 13 June, and suffered extreme blood loss before being hospitalized.
Ahmed, who was hailed as a hero for stopping a gunman in Bondi, has pleaded not guilty to charges of allegedly assaulting his father. Ahmed gained national attention on 14 December when he tackled a man who had opened fire on a crowd at a Jewish event, successfully wrestling a firearm away from the shooter to prevent further injuries.
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