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Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor Maya Gebala being released from hospital, father says

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Kurjata, A. (2026, October 29). Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor Maya Gebala being released from hospital, father says. CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/maya-gebala-released-hopsital-9.7401403?cmp=rss

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CBC News · collected 2026-10-29 · by Andrew Kurjata

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Maya Gebala, a 13-year-old survivor of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting who was severely injured, is being released from hospital nearly nine months after the incident. Her father shared a video on Facebook showing Maya reacting joyfully to the news of her discharge. The family has been sharing updates through social media; previously, they mentioned that Maya underwent three surgeries and a cranioplasty due to gunshot wounds that damaged her skull and brain.
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Maya Gebala, a 13-year-old survivor of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, is being released from BC Children's Hospital after nearly nine months. Her father, David Gebala, shared this news on social media with an emotional video showing Maya reacting enthusiastically to the announcement. On February 10, Maya was shot three times at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, requiring surgery and extensive care. Initially, doctors told her family she might not survive the night; however, Maya has made significant progress over the past months, including regaining movement, speaking, and smiling. Her recovery is seen as a remarkable milestone in the community, which was devastated by the shooting that killed eight people and injured dozens more.

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🔮 Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor Maya Gebala being released from hospital, father says The 13-year-old required surgery after she suffered severe injuries in the February mass shooting 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.
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Gebala PERSON · 7× Maya Gebala PERSON · 3× B.C. Children's Hospital ORG · 2× David Gebala PERSON · 2× OpenAI ORG · 2× Vancouver GPE · 2× California GPE · 1× Foo Fighters ORG · 1× Sam Altman PERSON · 1×

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Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor Maya Gebala being released from hospital, father says The 13-year-old required surgery after she suffered severe injuries in the February mass shooting 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.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-29
🔮 Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor Maya Gebala being released from hospital, father says The 13-year-old required surgery after she suffered severe injuries in the February mass shooting 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.

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Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor Maya Gebala being released from hospital, father says The 13-year-old required surgery after she suffered severe injuries in the February mass shooting 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. asserted
father → release → recovery
David Gebala shared a Facebook video Thursday of his daughter Maya Gebala in a wheelchair reacting with excitement as he tells her she'll be going home. asserted
she → share → her
"It's been 262 days since you were airlifted to B.C. Children's Hospital," he wrote in the post. asserted
he → airlift → post
"262 days since we were told, 'We did everything we could, but we don’t think she’s going to make it through the night.' uncertain
she → tell → night
"Since then, I’ve watched you fight for every single one of those days. asserted
you → watch → days
" While the family has not been speaking to media, they have been sharing updates through social media posts and videos intended for the public. asserted
they → speak → public
In previous posts, Gebala's mother has indicated the family will likely have to permanently relocate to Vancouver in order for Gebala to continue receiving care, though it's not clear whether that is still the case. asserted
that → indicate → care
Details of her injuries have been shared online and in lawsuits filed in California against tech firm OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman over their alleged roles in the deadly February mass shooting. asserted
Details → share → shooting
Gebala's reaction after her father tells her she'll be leaving hospital. asserted
she → tell → hospital
Documents filed by her family in court in April 2026 say Gebala was shot three times and that a bullet struck her skull and "shattered bone fragments through her brain." OpenAI has asked for the case to be dismissed. asserted
case → file → brain
Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor Maya Gebala celebrates 13th birthday as recovery continues Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor's 5th surgery 'a success,' father says In May, Gebala's family said she had undergone surgery for a cranioplasty, which involved installing a prosthetic barrier to quell swelling and deflation in Gebala's head that was a symptom of her damaged skull. uncertain
that → celebrate → skull
It was the fifth surgery Gebala had gone through since the shooting, and in the time since, the family has shared video of her on various outings throughout Vancouver, as she is no longer confined to B.C. Children's Hospital where she has been receiving her treatment. asserted
she → go → treatment
Those include celebrations from her 13th birthday in September when she attended a Foo Fighters concert at B.C. Place, and enjoyed cake and games. asserted
she → include → cake
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