Heartbreaking Video Shows 20-Year-Old Texas Woman's Final Moments Shortly Before She Went Missing on a Jet Ski
A 20-year-old woman died after falling off a jet ski on Lake Houston in Texas on Tuesday, June 17
The woman, Ashley Gil, sent a lighthearted video of herself riding a jet ski to her boyfriend just hours before the incident
Investigators are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding Ashley's deathA 20-year-old Texas woman died after falling off a jet ski, just hours after sending a lighthearted video to her boyfriend.
Ashley Gil disappeared in an area of Lake Houston in Deussen Park after falling off a jet ski on Tuesday, June 17, and her body was recovered two days later on Thursday, June 19, according to the Houston Police Department (HPD), per local news outlet KHOU 11.
Ashley was allegedly not wearing a life jacket when she fell from the jet ski, which was carrying multiple people at the time, per the outlet.
PEOPLE reached out to the HPD for comment on Sunday, June 22, but did not receive an immediate response.
In a statement to ABC 13 Houston, Ashley's boyfriend, Jason Rogriguez, said that he was out of town working the day of the incident, and he received a video of Ashley having fun on the jet ski at about noon that day, several hours before she allegedly fell.
She was wearing a life jacket in the video, which he shared with the outlet.
Jason also told ABC 13 that he and Ashley's loved ones still have questions regarding what occurred that day.
Investigators are awaiting the results of Ashley's autopsy to confirm her cause of death, and they are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy, per ABC 13.
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A press release from the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis stated that Deussen Park was closed on June 17 and would remain closed on Wednesday, June 18, while police worked with search and rescue teams to locate the victim.
In a later statement shared on June 19, Ellis confirmed that the body of a 'young woman' had been found.
'My heart goes out to her family, her loved ones and everyone affected by this tragic loss,' he said.
Ashley's sister, Kathy Gil, has since created a GoFundMe to help her mother pay for funeral expenses for Ashley, as well as any other unexpected costs that may arise as a result of their loss.
'Ashley was a bright light in the lives of so many, full of love, laughter and kindness. She had an incredible spirit that touched everyone around her. Her absence leaves a deep void in the hearts of our family, friends, and all who knew her,' the GoFundMe reads.
The GoFundMe has raised nearly $8,000 toward a goal of $10,000 as of Sunday, June 22.
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