Louisa Hope: How I survived the Sydney Siege

Sydney Siege survivor Louisa Hope: 'One false move, I'm gone'

Louisa and her mum faced a 16-hour fight to survive - by Riah Matthews

On an everyday Monday morning in December 2104, Louisa Hope faced an unimaginable situation.

Trapped in Sydney's Lindt Cafe with a man brandishing a shotgun and claiming to have a bomb in his bag, Louisa and her mum spent the next 16 hours being held against their will.

Used as a human shield, her fight to survive is both frightening and inspiring.

Now, she's shared his incredible story of survival on our new podcast How I Survived.

Hostage terror - I was used as a human shield

To find out more about the Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation Louisa Hope Fund for Nurses or make a donation visit www.powhf.org.au/donation-louisa-hope

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Riah Matthews

Riah Matthews is the Features Editor for that’s life! magazine. She has 10 years experience working as a journalist and specialises in real-life stories.