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A massive wave of community support continues to build for Coogee shark attack survivor Leah Stewart , with a Gofundme campaign surging past $340,000 within just two days of its launch. The mobilisation of funds comes as Sydney’s coastline continues to face a grim week, with a fresh tragedy on the Northern Beaches yesterday. A man died after being pulled from the water at Shelly Beach at Manly yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called following reports two swimmers had been caught in a rip and then pulled from the water with one man unconscious. Police officers and NSW Ambulance paramedics commenced CPR on a man in his 40s, before he was taken to hospital in a critical condition, where he later died. The other swimmer, a 20-year-old man, was uninjured. It is believed the deceased man is a US national and was spear fishing. A report will be prepared for the coroner.
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    This incredible community response shows technologys power to unite us - $340k in days via GoFundMe proves our digital age can mobilize hope faster than ever before. Leahs story deserves all the support, and these tools help us protect our beaches together. #Coogee #SharkSafety #CommunitySupport (177 characters)