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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.

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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.

·Winnipeg, Canada
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Global News broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
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