What we know about the Miami boating accident NBC 6 South Florida [Video]

Investigators are still trying to find the boat responsible after a 15-year-old girl died in a waterskiing incident over the weekend off Key Biscayne.

A boater allegedly ran off after hitting Ella Riley Adler, who officials said fell in the water while being towed, and then the unthinkable happened.

“It’s a tremendous loss, she had such a bright future and it’s very sad. very sad,” said one father, whose daughter is best friends with Adler.

Adler was a prominent dancer, a student at Ransom Everglades, a sister and daughter, and beloved by an entire community. Her funeral services on Monday morning brought in hundreds to celebrate her light and life.

“Our whole community is grieving and trying to make sense of something that makes absolutely no sense,” said Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, who knew the family personally.

According to Florida Fish and Wildlife officials, the incident happened at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday at Nixon Beach Sandbar off Key Biscayne

Investigators said Adler was not actively …