The Aporia · Maya Gebala is being released from the hospital, father says: ‘Never a day I stopped believing’

David Gebala shared on X that his daughter Maya, who was severely injured in a shooting incident in February, is being released from the BC Children’s Hospital after 262 days. During her hospital stay, Maya underwent five surgeries, faced multiple infections, and overcame numerous medical challenges with resilience. Her father expressed deep gratitude for the medical team and support from others while celebrating her determination and progress, even though she still faces a long recovery ahead.

Written by AI on 2026-10-29, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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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You blew every expectation out of the water,” he concluded, adding that he was grateful for all of the medical professionals who helped her along the way and all of their supporters.

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🔮 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.

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Maya Gebala is being released from the hospital, father says: ‘Never a day I stopped believing’ · assertive framing

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. asserted

who → say → 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. asserted

she → say → Hospital

He recounted in the post on X Thursday that he was told at the time, presumably by doctors, that “we don’t think she’s going to make it through the night. asserted

she → recount → night

” He added, “Since then, I’ve watched you fight for every single one of those days.” asserted

you → add → days

Maya has had several emergency surgeries, infections and other struggles during her hospital stay. asserted

Maya → have → stay

“179 days ago, your prosthetic skull was placed. asserted

skull → place → ?

Your fifth surgery, and the one that finally stuck. asserted

that → stick → ?

After that, things slowly began to feel possible again,” wrote David. asserted

David → begin → that

Eventually, he said he saw his daughter smile, was able to take her off the hospital grounds briefly, and was even able to celebrate when she turned 13 in September. asserted

she → say → September

“There was never a day I stopped believing we would get here. asserted

we → be → ?

The road ahead is still long, but this is a milestone no one thought we would reach,” he said. asserted

he → think → ?

He called Maya “the bravest person I know” and an inspiration. asserted

I → call → Maya

You blew every expectation out of the water,” he concluded, adding that he was grateful for all of the medical professionals who helped her along the way and all of their supporters. asserted

who → blow → supporters

“Now it’s time to leave these hospital walls behind and keep moving forward, Maya Bear.” asserted

it → ’ → walls

The post also included a video showing Maya, wearing sunglasses and smiling and gesturing happily, as she received the news that she would be released from the hospital. asserted

she → include → hospital

In February, Jesse Van Rootselaar, a former Tumbler Ridge Secondary School student, killed eight people, including six children, and injured dozens before committing suicide. asserted

Rootselaar → kill → suicide

Maya Gebala is being released from the hospital, father says: ‘Never a day I stopped believing’

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