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Maya Gebala leaves hospital 262 days after Tumbler Ridge shooting
Thirteen-year-old Maya Gebala has left BC Children’s Hospital after 262 days of care.
She was severely injured in the February shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, where eight people were killed.
Her father, David Gebala, shared a video of Maya reacting with excitement as he told her she was going home.
Doctors initially feared she might not survive the night, her father said.
Her release is a major milestone after a long recovery that included several surgeries and gradual progress.
The family has shared updates about her recovery on social media.
Her father says the road ahead is still long, but the sources do not say what care she will receive next.
Maya Gebala, 13, is being released from hospital more than eight months after she was shot in the Tumbler Ridge shooting, her father says.
David Gebala shared a video on social media showing Maya reacting as he tells her she is going home.
She spent 262 days at BC Children’s Hospital, recovering from severe brain injuries.
Her father described her release as a milestone and thanked the medical staff and supporters who helped the family.
- Who
- Maya Gebala, 13, and her father, David Gebala.
- What
- Maya is being released from hospital after 262 days of treatment for severe injuries.
- When
- Oct. 29, 2026, according to the social media updates reported by the outlets.
- Where
- BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. Maya was shot at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.
- Why
- She was hospitalized after being shot in the Tumbler Ridge shooting. The reason for her release at this time is not stated.
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Maya was shot at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School during a shooting that killed eight victims.
Maya was airlifted to BC Children’s Hospital for treatment.
Her father said she was being released from hospital and shared a video of her reaction.
- Age
- 13
- Hospital stay
- 262 days
- Hospital
- BC Children’s Hospital, Vancouver
- School
- Tumbler Ridge Secondary School
- Date of shooting
- Feb. 10
- Injuries
- Severe brain injuries; her father said she was shot three times
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What people are saying
milestone no one thought we would reach
There was never a day I stopped believing we would get here.
The road ahead is still long, but this is a milestone no one thought we would reach.
Since then, I’ve watched you fight for every single one of those days.
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262 days. It’s been 262 days since you were airlifted to BC Children’s Hospital. 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.” Since then, I’ve watched you fight for every single one of those days. 251