Officials in Florida say they have identified the boat that killed a 15-year-old girl who was waterskiing.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said the hit-and-run occurred at around 4:30 p.m. Saturday near Nixon Beach, off Key Biscayne in Miami-Dade County, and the girl died of her injuries.
Ella Ridley Adle fell in the water while being towed. She was hit by another boat and died from her injuries.
The other boat did not stop, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
FWC officers have identified a vessel that fits the description on Tuesday and they seized it. They say the owner is cooperating with the investigation.
was a student at Ransom Everglades School and danced with the Miami City Ballet.
"We are heartbroken," Ransom Everglades School wrote on Facebook on Monday. "Ella Adler '27 shined in our classrooms and on our stages, and she embodied the mission of Ransom Everglades School. We wish peace and comfort to her family."
Investigators say they are still looking for anyone who witnessed the accident or might have video footage.
"Our hearts are with the family and friends of Ella Adler during this incredibly difficult time," FWC Chairman Rodney Bareto said.
