Tumbler Ridge Victim Maya Gebala’s Father Says She’s Leaving Hospital After 262 Days
Her father shared a video of Maya Gebala reacting to news she can go home after nearly nine months of recovery.
- On Thursday, 13-year-old Maya Gebala was released from BC Children's Hospital after 262 days of recovery following the Tumbler Ridge shooting; father David Gebala shared a video showing her reacting with excitement to the news.
- Maya suffered severe brain injuries after being shot three times during the February 10 mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, which killed eight people and the shooter.
- Recovery milestones include 251 days since opening an eye, 191 days since tube removal, 145 days since her first smile, and 61 days since she first spoke; David credited the "incredible nurses, doctors and therapists."
- Her family filed lawsuits against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman alleging roles in the February shooting; OpenAI has requested dismissal as Maya transitions away from hospital care.
- David Gebala, who documented Maya's progress on social media, wrote, "There was never a day I stopped believing we would get here," marking a hopeful milestone after months of uncertain recovery.
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Tumbler Ridge victim Maya Gebala’s father says she’s leaving hospital after 262 days
VANCOUVER - The father of Tumbler Ridge attack victim Maya Gebala says she is being released from BC Children's Hospital, more than eight months after being shot three times.
Tumbler Ridge victim Maya Gebala's father says she's leaving hospital after 262 days
VANCOUVER - The father of Tumbler Ridge attack victim Maya Gebala says she is being released from BC Children's Hospital, more than eight months after being shot three times.
Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor Maya Gebala being released from hospital, father says
A 13-year-old girl who was severely injured in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting is being released from hospital after nearly nine months of uncertain recovery, her father says.
Maya Gebala is being released from the hospital, father says: ‘Never a day I stopped believing’
The father of Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor David Gebala says his daughter Maya, who was severely injured in February, is being released from the hospital. In an emotional post on social media, he said it has been 262 days since she was airlifted to the BC Children’s Hospital. He recounted in the post on X […]
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