An encouraging update has emerged regarding Maya Gebala, the 12-year-old victim of the recent mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in northeastern British Columbia. According to a social media post by her mother, Cia Edmonds, Maya's breathing tube has been removed. Doctors are now monitoring whether she can breathe independently.
Edmonds described the experience as "terrifying," but noted that Maya is "doing great" and "looking more like her beautiful self". The community, and people across Canada, have been closely following Maya's progress since the tragic events of February 10, 2026.
The shooting claimed the lives of eight people, including students and the shooter, Jesse Van Rootselaar, who also murdered her mother and half-brother before heading to the school. Maya sustained critical injuries, being struck in the neck and head. Her recovery has been marked by both small victories and setbacks, with her parents providing updates to a concerned public.
News of Maya's improving condition has been met with widespread relief and support. The Gebala family continues to express their gratitude for the outpouring of love and prayers as Maya continues her long road to recovery.
