The father of Maya Gebala, a victim of the Tumbler Ridge shooting, says she is being released from BC Children’s Hospital after 262 days of hospitalization. All outlets report the release follows a serious attack in which she was shot three times.
Global News and National Post highlight the father’s account through his posted message, including that he says he continued to believe throughout her recovery. City News Toronto similarly focuses on the father’s statement, adding that the release is after more than eight months. Together, the coverage centers on her discharge and the length of time she has been in hospital, with outlets differing mainly in how they describe the emotional context of the father’s remarks.