Wil Schroeter says he's lucky he didn't lose his foot after a shark attack off Windang beach

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January 24 2020 - 5:00pm
Sudden attack: Albion Park surfer Wil Schroeter is recovering after he was bitten to the bone on his left foot by a shark while surfing at Windang beach. Picture: Rob Peet
Sudden attack: Albion Park surfer Wil Schroeter is recovering after he was bitten to the bone on his left foot by a shark while surfing at Windang beach. Picture: Rob Peet

Two nights before Wil Schroeter was attacked by a shark off Windang beach, his wife had a vivid dream of him paddling back to shore, bloodied and terrified, after a shark bite.

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Lisa Wachsmuth

Deputy Editor

Deputy editor and health reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering stories in the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama local government areas. For news tips email lwachsmuth@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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