“For 15 Days, Constable Scott Dyson Has Been Fighting for His Life in an Induced Coma. At Last, His Family Has Shared the News Everyone Had Been Praying For: He Has Opened His Eyes”

Dyson, a newly recruited officer, was responding to the unfolding horror when chaos erupted. Witnesses recall him among the first hit, yet he reportedly fired back before collapsing. His recovery at St Vincent’s Hospital has involved multiple operations to repair nerve damage and shoulder trauma.

Colleagues from the Eastern Suburbs command have rallied, with NSW Police Legacy raising funds exceeding $500,000 for both officers and families. “Scott is a fighter,” a fellow constable said. “Opening his eyes is the first step — he’s got a long road, but we’re all behind him.”

The Bondi attack, Australia’s deadliest mass shooting since Port Arthur, claimed 15 lives, including Rabbi Daniel Liebel and young children. Dyson’s awakening offers a glimmer of light amid grief, as investigations into Akram’s radicalisation and Sajid’s role continue.

For Dyson’s wife and family, the news is bittersweet. “The cost of survival is terrifying,” they noted, alluding to potential long-term challenges like mobility issues or PTSD. Yet hope endures. “Scott’s eyes lighting up when he sees us — that’s everything,” a relative shared.