Maya Gebala's Recovery
Shot Canadian girl Maya Gebala's condition improves, begins communicating from hospital
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The mother of 12-year-old Maya Gebala, who was shot during a Canadian mass shooting in February, has shared more difficult news. Cia Edmonds — who posts on Facebook as "Cia Later" — recently lost her French bulldog after the dog was hit by a car, according to National Post and Brantford Expositor.
Edmonds changed her Facebook cover photo and profile picture to honor the dog. She described the pet as "too good at escaping," according to The Sudbury Star. She also thanked a woman who stopped at the scene and showed compassion for the injured animal.
Who Is Maya Gebala and What Happened
Maya Gebala is a 12-year-old Canadian girl. She was shot by Jesse Van Rootselaar during a mass shooting in February. The shooting left Maya seriously injured. She has been receiving treatment at B.C. Children's Hospital in Vancouver, according to National Post.
Despite the severity of her injuries, Maya has shown signs of progress. She has started communicating with family and caregivers using a tablet. That milestone marked a hopeful turn in her recovery.
Dog Killed by Car Adds to Family's Pain
Edmonds confirmed the dog was hit by a car and did not survive. She said the French bulldog had a habit of escaping, which led to the accident, according to Paris Star Online and Shoreline Beacon.
Edmonds updated her social media pages to reflect the loss. She posted images of the dog as her cover photo and profile picture. She also publicly thanked a woman who stopped to help after the dog was struck.
Mother's Social Media Becomes a Window Into Family's Struggle
Since the February shooting, Edmonds has used Facebook to keep the public updated on Maya's condition. Her posts have drawn wide attention from Canadians following the family's story. The page has become a space for updates on both Maya's health and the family's daily hardships, according to Recorder.
The Province also reported that Edmonds has used her social media to share personal losses alongside Maya's medical updates. The back-to-back hardships — a critically injured daughter and now a lost pet — paint a picture of an extraordinarily difficult few months for the family.
Maya's Recovery Progress Continues in Vancouver
Despite the heartbreak at home, Maya's condition has been improving at B.C. Children's Hospital. Doctors and family have seen her communicate more actively via tablet. That development was seen as a significant step forward in her recovery, according to National Post.
Jesse Van Rootselaar, the man accused of carrying out the February mass shooting, faces charges in connection with the attack. Maya remains one of the most high-profile victims of that incident. Her family continues to balance hospital visits with the pressures of everyday life.
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