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Tumbler Ridge victim Maya Gebala leaving hospital after eight months, father says

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Shen, N. (2026, October 29). Tumbler Ridge victim Maya Gebala leaving hospital after eight months, father says. The Globe and Mail. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/british-columbia/article-tumbler-ridge-victim-maya-gebala-hospital/

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The Globe and Mail · collected 2026-10-29 · by Nono Shen

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Maya Gebala, a 13-year-old girl injured in the Tumbler Ridge school shooting on February 10 where eight people died, is being released from BC Children’s Hospital after eight months. Her father, David Gebala, shared this news on social media, describing it as an unexpected milestone given that doctors initially doubted her survival. Maya has recovered gradually, reaching significant milestones such as first opening her eyes, smiling, speaking, and even attending a concert, all documented by her parents online.
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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Story summary

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.

Written for “Maya Gebala Leaving Hospital” on 2026-10-30, grounded in this article and the 3 other(s) covering the same event.
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📰 Maya Gebala Leaving Hospital
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Who wrote this

Nono Shen
6 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
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Topics

BC Children’s Hospital Foo Fighters Tumbler Ridge Secondary School

Subjects

Maya PERSON · 9× Gebala PERSON · 5× BC Children’s Hospital ORG · 1× David Gebala PERSON · 1× Foo Fighters ORG · 1× Jesse Van Rootselaar PERSON · 1× Maya Gebala PERSON · 1× Tumbler Ridge Secondary School ORG · 1×

Narrative

Gebala said it’s 251 days since she opened an eye, 191 days since tubes were removed to reveal her “beautiful face,” 145 days since she first smiled and 61 days since she first spoke.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-29
🔮 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.
2026-10-29 · The Globe and Mail
Tumbler Ridge victim Maya Gebala leaving hospital after eight months, father says · assertive framing

Claims (15 extracted, 1 hedged)

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. asserted
she → say → Hospital
David Gebala has posted a video on social media showing him telling his 13-year-old daughter that she is going home, with Maya responding by punching the air. asserted
Maya → post → air
Maya’s recovery from severe brain injuries in the shootings that left eight victims dead on Feb. 10 has been documented by her parents on social media. asserted
that → leave → media
David Gebala says in the post that Maya’s release from hospital is a “milestone no one thought we would reach.” asserted
we → say → hospital
Gebala says that after the attack, doctors said they didn’t think Maya would even “make it through the night.” asserted
Maya → say → night
Maya was shot at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School by Jesse Van Rootselaar, who shot herself dead after the attack. asserted
who → shoot → attack
Gebala paid tribute to his daughter’s strength in Thursday’s Facebook post. asserted
Gebala → pay → post
“Maya, you are the bravest person I know. asserted
I → know → ?
You are an inspiration to so many people,” he said. asserted
he → say → people
“Giving up was never an option for me, and it clearly never was for you either.” asserted
it → give → you
He said Maya was going home after 262 days in hospital, listing various milestones along the way. asserted
Maya → say → way
Gebala said it’s 251 days since she opened an eye, 191 days since tubes were removed to reveal her “beautiful face,” 145 days since she first smiled and 61 days since she first spoke. asserted
she → say → face
Maya has made various trips away from hospital, including going to a Foo Fighters concert to celebrate her 13th birthday last month. asserted
Maya → make → birthday
“Thank you to the incredible nurses, doctors and therapists who walked every step of this with us,” Gebala said. asserted
Gebala → thank → us
“Thank you to everyone who supported Maya and our family, we could not have done this without each and every one of you.” uncertain
we → thank → you
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