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B.C. Shooting Survivor Maya Gebala Beats Odds, Leaves Hospital
30 Oct
Summary
- Maya Gebala, 13, discharged after 262 days following critical school shooting injuries.
- She survived three gunshot wounds, including to the head, and underwent five surgeries.
- Her family is suing OpenAI, alleging the shooter used ChatGPT to plan the attack.
A 13-year-old girl, Maya Gebala, critically wounded in the February school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, has been released from the hospital. She spent 262 days in care, a milestone her father David Gebala described as defying initial expectations.
Maya was shot three times, including in the head, which caused severe brain injuries and shattered parts of her skull. She underwent five surgeries, including the placement of a prosthetic skull, and showed remarkable progress over her hospital stay.
Her recovery journey included significant moments like opening her eyes, intentionally smiling, and regaining her voice. The Gebala family is part of multiple lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging the shooter used ChatGPT to plan the attack, a claim the company disputes.
The Tumbler Ridge shooting, which occurred on February 10, resulted in eight deaths, including six children. Maya's release signifies a hopeful step forward for her and her family, who expressed gratitude to her medical team.
