‘Significant’ development for injured 9mo daughter of Bondi massacre victim

A heartwarming update has been given on the nine-month-old girl who was viciously attacked on Saturday.

The nine-month-old baby who was viciously attacked in Saturday’s Westfield Bondi Junction massacre has been moved from the ICU.

NSW Health has confirmed the 9mo, Harriet, is recovering from the attack, which saw her mother, 38-year-old Ashlee Good, tragically murdered. 

The baby suffered serious stab wounds following the stabbing attack and was rushed to Sydney Children’s Hospital in critical condition.

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Ash Good was one of six victims of the stabbing at Bondi Junction on Saturday. Photo: Facebook

Injured 9mo baby moved out of ICU

Using clothing to create a makeshift stint to control the bleeding, baby Harriet was rushed to hospital, where she underwent emergency surgery.

She had since been monitored in the Intensive Care Unit, where her condition was downgraded from critical to serious but stable.

Yesterday afternoon, Harriet was transferred from the ICU to another ward, with her condition improving.

NSW Health Minister Ryan Park said he was “delighted” by the update, telling reporters the 9mo’s condition was “a big change and a significant improvement.”  

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Harriet’s mother, Ashlee Good, was one of the six people tragically killed in Saturday’s horrific attack.

The 38yo was walking through Westfield Bondi with her 9mo when 40yo Joel Cauchi’s rampage began, randomly attacking people with a large knife. 

After being stabbed, the mother grabbed her baby and thrust her into the arms of two strangers; a final act that may have saved the 9mo’slife. 

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Six people were tragically killed during the Westfield Bondi massacre.

Mother who died in stabbing hailed a “hero” for saving baby

Six people were killed during Saturday’s tragedy, including Yixuan Cheng, 27, Pikria Darchia, 55, Dawn Singleton, 25, Faraz Tahir, 30, Jade Young, 47 and Ashlee Good, 38.

Twelve people were taken to hospital following the attack, with seven currently remaining in care. 

Family of those killed during the tragedy have started laying flowers and paying tribute to their slain loved ones, creating a makeshift shrine in front of Bondi Westfield. 

A fundraiser for Harriet, set up by her family, has been launched to support her recovery journey and to help rebuild her life after the tragedy. It has currently raised over $530,000, surpassing its original goal of $10,000. 

The 9mo’s mother, Ashlee, is remembered by her family as a “ray of sunshine and positivity in every aspect of her life” who died a “hero” saving her daughter from the “most unspeakable evil.” 

“Being a mother to baby Harriet and partner to Dan was Ash’s whole life,” the family said. “Her love and commitment to them was evident to all who knew her.”

You can find out more about the GoFundMe campaign here. 

Originally published as ‘Significant’ development for injured 9mo daughter of Bondi massacre victim