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The Independent
a day ago
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British tourist killed in jet ski accident in Albania
A British tourist has died and another is in critical condition following a jet ski accident in Albania. The 34-year-old man lost his life after coming off a jet ski near the Kavaja Rock area in Durrës on Sunday morning (1 June). The two British citizens reportedly lost control of the jet ski and fell into the sea. Emergency services responded to the incident at Durrës Port, where the man was declared dead. An unidentified 31-year-old British woman was also 'transported to hospital in serious condition' following the incident, said border police. Durrës police told Albania news outlet CNA: 'At around 11:15, on 01.06.2025, the Port Durrës Border Police services were notified that, in the area opposite the Kavaja Rock, two citizens who were sailing on a jet ski, are suspected of having lost control of the vessel during manoeuvres and fallen into the water.' 'Border Police Services, after receiving the notification, immediately went by watercraft to assist the two citizens who had fallen into the water, transporting them to the port, with the aim of transporting them to the hospital.' According to A2 CNN, Durrës police have since arrested the jet ski provider for operating without full documentation and life jackets for customers. The Foreign Office said that it had not been approached for assistance in this case.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Photos: Funeral held in Fort Worth for Ava Moore, killed in jet ski hit-and-run
The United States Air Force performed full military honors Saturday at the funeral of the 18-year-old woman killed in a jet ski hit-and-run crash last weekend at Grapevine Lake. Ava Moore graduated from Keller's Timber Creek High School in 2024 and played basketball at the U.S. Air Force Preparatory Academy, her family said. Moore was set to attend the U.S Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs as a member of the class of 2029. Moore was kayaking at Grapevine Lake on May 25 when police say 21-year-old Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez struck her with a jet ski before fleeing the scene. Gonzalez was arrested two days later and faces charges including second-degree felony manslaughter. While driving the jet ski, Gonzalez 'recklessly made several passes along the shoreline with wanton disregard to the safety of others and at a speed and manner that endangered others in the area, before eventually colliding with one of two kayakers paddling near the shoreline,' according to an arrest warrant affidavit. While Gonzalez' bond has been set at $500,000, she will not be released due to an immigration detainer, officials said at a news conference last week. Gonzalez is an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela. A GoFundMe for Moore's family has raised over $50,000.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Grapevine Lake fatal crash: Military funeral honors given to victim, 18, in Fort Worth
The Brief A funeral with full military honors was held in Fort Worth on Saturday for Ava Moore, an 18-year-old killed in a Memorial Day jet ski hit-and-run on Grapevine Lake. Moore, a U.S. Air Force Academy preparatory school graduate, was weeks away from basic training when she was struck by a speeding jet ski while kayaking. Two individuals, Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez and Maikel Coello Perozo, have been arrested in connection with Moore's death. FORT WORTH, Texas - The funeral for an 18-year-old North Texas girl killed in a tragic jet ski hit-and-run on Grapevine Lake Memorial Day weekend was held in Fort Worth on Saturday. The family requested privacy and didn't speak on camera as they continue to grieve the loss of Ava Moore. But from FOX 4's vantage point, we could see the large crowd of people and members of the military in uniform, and it was obvious that Moore impacted many people in her short life. The Latest Full military funeral honors were given to an 18-year-old who was ready to dedicate her life to her country. On Saturday afternoon, family and friends gathered to honor the life of Moore at her family's church, Met Church in Fort Worth. The front entrance of the church was overflowing with people as they watched the military give its final sendoff. Moore's casket left with a police escort, with her family close behind. The backstory The U.S. Air Force Academy preparatory school graduate was hit by a speeding jet ski while kayaking on Grapevine Lake over Memorial Day weekend. She later died of her injuries. Moore was just weeks away from heading off to basic training. Dig deeper Grapevine Police arrested Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez and Maikel Coello Perozo in connection with the crime. Police say Gonzalez was driving the jet ski, and Perozo helped her flee the scene. The 21-year-olds are on an immigration hold, as they're both Venezuelan nationals who entered the country illegally, according to officials. A judge set bond for Gonzalez at $500,000 and a little more than $3,000 for Perozo, but even if they did post bail, they would remain in custody because of their immigration status. Gonzalez is charged with manslaughter. Perozo faces multiple misdemeanor charges, including hindering apprehension and an accident involving damage to a vehicle. Police say he was involved in a crash while fleeing the scene. The Source Information in this article came from FOX 4 coverage at Ava Moore's funeral and previous FOX 4 reporting.
