# Tumbler Ridge school shooting survivor recovery

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tumbler-ridge-school-shooting-survivor-recovery
> Updated: 2026-11-03T17:54:16.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Following a mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on February 10, where Jesse Van Rootselaar killed eight people before dying by suicide, 13 year old survivor Maya Gebala has reached significant recovery milestones.

After being shot three times during the attack, Gebala spent 262 days at BC Children’s Hospital recovering from severe brain injuries. Her father, David Gebala, noted that medical staff initially doubted she would survive the night of the incident.

Following her release from the hospital, Gebala was honored with the Youth Heroism Award by the U.S. based Youth Peace and Justice Foundation. The foundation, also known as The Uvalde Foundation For Kids, recognized her for her courage during the attack, specifically for reportedly attempting to secure a school library door to protect other students.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-03: Maya Gebala receives international heroism award

Maya Gebala, a survivor of the Tumbler Ridge shooting, has received the first international Youth Heroism Award from the U.S.-based Youth Peace and Justice Foundation.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maya-gebala-receives-international-heroism-award

### 2026-10-29: Maya Gebala to be released from hospital after Tumbler Ridge shooting recovery

Maya Gebala is being released from BC Children's Hospital after 262 days following the fatal Tumbler Ridge shooting.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maya-gebala-to-be-released-from-hospital-after-tumbler-ridge-shooting-recovery

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