Maya Gebala to be released from hospital after Tumbler Ridge shooting recovery

Maya Gebala, a victim of the Tumbler Ridge shooting, is being released from BC Children's Hospital after 262 days. The 13-year-old was shot three times during an attack at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on February 10, an incident that resulted in eight deaths.

Her father, David Gebala, described her release as a milestone that doctors initially thought was unreachable, noting that medical staff originally doubted she would survive the night of the attack. Maya's recovery from severe brain injuries has been documented by her family on social media, marking milestones such as her first smile and her first words.

The shooter, Jesse Van Rootselaar, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following the attack.