Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor released from hospital

Maya, guess what? You get to come home today and you're done in the hospital. Is that exciting? This is an incredible story that's really resonated with people. After the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, you'll remember eight people were shot and killed in the community here in northeast BC on February 10th. That included five students and an education assistant at the local high school. The mother and brother of the shooter were also shot and killed at their home. But Maya was one of two students who survived being shot inside the school. Her father, David, sharing today the emotional highs and lows of his daughter's recovery. That includes several surgeries to treat significant brain injuries that she suffered. David Gabala thanking the incredible nurses, doctors, and therapists for their work, writing, this is a milestone no one thought we would reach. Calling his daughter an inspiration to so many people, he says giving up was never an option for his daughter or his family. In September, she spoke her first words, just saying mom, in a video, her mom. shared with the public and she celebrated her 13th birthday last month. She took in a Foo Fighters concert at BC Place in Vancouver. She's had several outings in the city over the summer. They say there's still a long road ahead and like everyone else, we're going to be watching to see what comes next.