{
  "id": 2899308,
  "title": "‘It was a monster’: Shark attack survivor Leah Stewart opens up in emotional interview",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/it-was-a-monster-shark-attack-survivor-leah-stewart-opens-up-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T00:04:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
    "slug": "the-sydney-morning-herald",
    "url": "https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/it-was-a-monster-shark-attack-survivor-leah-stewart-opens-up-in-emotional-interview-20260824-p60qvz.html?ref=rss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Leah Stewart, a Sydney mother, has spoken publicly for the first time since a shark attack at Coogee Beach in June left her hospitalised for weeks. The attack, which occurred on June 13, left her fighting for life and required the amputation of an arm.\n\nStewart recalled the horror of the attack in a new promo for her extended interview with 60 Minutes, which left her in tears. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, this was her first public comments since the incident.\n\nStewart has since expressed gratitude to those who supported her after the attack, posting a thankyou on GoFundMe. She noted she had made progress and was building independence, allowing her to see a more positive future ahead.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian",
        "title": "Australia news live: Shark attack victim thanks donors after ‘incredibly difficult’ recovery; penguin parade gets flu shots",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/australia-news-live-shark-attack-victim-thanks-donors-after",
        "published": "2026-08-23T21:19:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "‘It was a monster’: Shark attack survivor Leah Stewart opens up in emotional interview",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/it-was-a-monster-shark-attack-survivor-leah-stewart-opens-up-in-2899640",
        "published": "2026-08-24T00:04:40.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}