The mother of Maya Gebala, a 12-year-old girl who survived a mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, has provided a hopeful update on her daughter’s condition. Recently, the young girl had her breathing tube removed, a procedure described by her mother, Cia Edmonds, as a "terrifying experience". Despite the difficulties, Cia was present to support Maya, who is on the road to recovery following serious injuries inflicted by the shooter.

Maya was critically injured during the tragic incident that occurred on February 10, when shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar opened fire at her school after having already committed a horrific act by killing his mother and half-brother earlier that day. The event not only left Maya with critical injuries, including gunshot wounds to her neck and head, but it has also deeply impacted the Tumbler Ridge community and reignited discussions about school safety and gun control measures in Canada.

As Maya shows signs of improvement, with her mother noting she is "doing great" and resembles her "beautiful self," the family expresses hope for her full recovery. Their experience highlights the ongoing struggles faced by survivors of such traumatic events and the support needed from both the community and health professionals to aid in their healing process.