The 43-year-old was flanked by FBI personnel as he arrived in Los Angeles for the first leg of his journey.
Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has touched down in New York City after flying to the United States for medical treatment.
The 43-year-old, who was shot multiple times during the December 14 Bondi massacre, was flanked by FBI personnel as he arrived in Los Angeles for the first leg of his journey.
Al Ahmed described his visit to the US as a "long journey, but a necessary one" as he seeks specialist treatment for his injuries.
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He has shared footage and photos of his journey on his newly-created Instagram, which now has over 5000 followers.
"On my way to start my treatment journey in the United States. I kindly ask everyone to keep me in their prayers," he said in a post.
"Thank you for your love and support."
Ahmed's arrival in the US comes just days after he and other heroes and victims were honoured during the Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) over the weekend.
The tobacco shop owner was recognised for his bravery alongside first responders, including intensive care paramedics, NSW police officers, hospital and SES staff, lifeguards and lifesavers.
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He was seen with his arm in a sling after suffering five gunshot wounds during the terror attack.
Ahmed has already undergone three rounds of surgery for his injuries.
The father-of-three was among the first heroes identified following the massacre, which killed 15 innocent people during a Chanukah by the Sea celebration at Sydney's famous Bondi Beach.
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He was seen wrestling the gun from one of the shooters, getting shot in the process.
"My target was just to take the gun from him and to stop him from killing a human being, life, and not killing innocent people," he told CBS in an exclusive interview.
Ahmed recognised that his actions saved countless lives, but said, "I feel sorry still for the lost".
In his hospital bed, he was awarded a cheque of $2.5 million after money was raised on GoFundMe to support his recovery.
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