Brave Girl Saves Classmates in School Shooting

0:00It's March 25th. Welcome to Canada News Today, powered by AI. A 12-year-old girl named Christina showed incredible bravery during the February 10th mass shooting at Tumblr Ridge Secondary School in British, Columbia. She dragged two of her classmates, also 12-year-olds Abel Mawansa Jr. and Maya Gabala, under a table after they were shot. The incident, last month, claimed eight lives when an 18-year-old shooter killed his mother and half-brother at home before heading to the school, where he took out five students and a teacher's aid, then ended his own life. Local MP Bob Zimmer shared Christina's story at Tuesday's National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa. While under the table, Abel, realizing he was dying, asked Christina to tell his parents he loved them. True to her word, she visited their home after his funeral and delivered the heartfelt message, bringing some comfort amid the tragedy. The community has been deeply moved by these acts of courage, with Zimmer calling the words tragic yet beautiful.

1:01He credits Christina's quick thinking, with helping save Maya's life, highlighting the heroism of kids in such horror. Zimmer visited Maya in the hospital on Sunday and was encouraged by her progress. She can move her arm and leg and follow conversations, though he noticed she still has a long road ahead. Things are looking good so far. Meanwhile, Zimmer expects the federal government to launch a public inquiry once other probes wrap up. Something the community is counting on for.