{"id":29154,"date":"2025-06-23T13:33:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T13:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=29154"},"modified":"2025-06-23T13:33:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T13:33:26","slug":"six-dead-two-missing-as-boat-capsizes-on-lake-tahoe-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=29154","title":{"rendered":"Six Dead, Two Missing as Boat Capsizes on Lake Tahoe \u2013 Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">A video captured rough waves shortly before a boat capsized on the lake, triggering a major search and rescue operation over the weekend.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Six people are dead and two remain missing after a 27-foot gold Chris-Craft capsized near D.L. Bliss State Park on Lake Tahoe around 3 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2025, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/Ofaz34Y94czB3cVGw5JXjayNQzHNhcndG5RK4el69VI\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNzkyY2ZiNTllZjZmNDM5MzM5MmZkMzg2MmMwNjAxNGM0YWVmMDU0NTc4YmI4NjExNjE3YzIzOWYxMTYxZTBlNC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyNCZoZWlnaHQ9NjI4.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/0QuVILlPS03Lu2pL5-qLpKe2h8HnB81y8mSlV_GfOAo\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNzkyY2ZiNTllZjZmNDM5MzM5MmZkMzg2MmMwNjAxNGM0YWVmMDU0NTc4YmI4NjExNjE3YzIzOWYxMTYxZTBlNC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyNCZoZWlnaHQ9NjI4.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/_xFpysiW-3UwINEE01QM895aVdNnrpqlfkHlJqVX0Iw\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNzkyY2ZiNTllZjZmNDM5MzM5MmZkMzg2MmMwNjAxNGM0YWVmMDU0NTc4YmI4NjExNjE3YzIzOWYxMTYxZTBlNC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyNCZoZWlnaHQ9NjI4.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/atw42HSb6-DdCNjcCH2dLWvqFJoRwgqra2Vlt5XKXec\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNzkyY2ZiNTllZjZmNDM5MzM5MmZkMzg2MmMwNjAxNGM0YWVmMDU0NTc4YmI4NjExNjE3YzIzOWYxMTYxZTBlNC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyNCZoZWlnaHQ9NjI4.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/OYgXtZi4mlTR1Uuh9c5C2qszIiuCYMU0fEzeg5VC3xU\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNzkyY2ZiNTllZjZmNDM5MzM5MmZkMzg2MmMwNjAxNGM0YWVmMDU0NTc4YmI4NjExNjE3YzIzOWYxMTYxZTBlNC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyNCZoZWlnaHQ9NjI4.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/792cfb59ef6f4393392fd3862c06014c4aef054578bb8611617c239f1161e0e4.png\" alt=\"The overturned boat seen near the rocky shoreline of D.L. Bliss State Park on Lake Tahoe, as posted on June 21, 2025 | Source: YouTube\/abc7news\" width=\"1124\" height=\"628\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">The overturned boat seen near the rocky shoreline of D.L. Bliss State Park on Lake Tahoe, as posted on June 21, 2025 | Source: YouTube\/abc7news<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Emergency crews from Coast Guard Station Lake Tahoe, California State Parks, and the El Dorado County Sheriff&#8217;s Office responded after receiving reports of 10 people in the water. The vessel reportedly overturned\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news.uscg.mil\/Press-Releases\/Article\/4222515\/coast-guard-partner-agencies-search-for-two-missing-people-at-lake-tahoe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.news.uscg.mil\/Press-Releases\/Article\/4222515\/coast-guard-partner-agencies-search-for-two-missing-people-at-lake-tahoe\/\">due to large swells<\/a>\u00a0amid high wind conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/vI3gOnrv?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">At the time, weather reports recorded winds at 30 knots and waves ranging from six to eight feet. Two people were rescued from the water and transported to a nearby hospital.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">A video taken by boat captain Joby Cefalu, shared by South Tahoe Now, captured\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fLu0pqm8MkQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fLu0pqm8MkQ\">rapidly intensifying waves<\/a>\u00a0shortly before the capsizing. Witnesses reported that winds suddenly shifted from the north, producing troughs up to\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/southtahoenow.com\/06\/21\/2025\/multiple-capsized-boats-on-lake-tahoe-saturday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/southtahoenow.com\/06\/21\/2025\/multiple-capsized-boats-on-lake-tahoe-saturday\">ten feet deep<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__UrKFe\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Cefalu, a veteran Lake Tahoe mariner, described the lake conditions as worse than 30-foot ocean waves \u2014 more extreme than anything he had seen in decades. He noted that northern winds of such intensity are rarely seen during summer. &#8220;It was a very, very tragic day on Lake Tahoe,&#8221; he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/southtahoenow.com\/06\/21\/2025\/multiple-capsized-boats-on-lake-tahoe-saturday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/southtahoenow.com\/06\/21\/2025\/multiple-capsized-boats-on-lake-tahoe-saturday\">added<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__UrKFe\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Following the incident, Cefalu helped set up a triage center at the Tahoe Keys Marina and praised staff for their swift efforts in assisting the victims. As first responders treated survivors, the search for the two missing individuals continued into the next day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__UrKFe\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">At 10:30 a.m. Sunday, search teams \u2014 including El Dorado County Sheriff&#8217;s Search and Rescue, K9 units, a dive team, and the North Tahoe Fire Protection District \u2014 were\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/southtahoenow.com\/06\/21\/2025\/multiple-capsized-boats-on-lake-tahoe-saturday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/southtahoenow.com\/06\/21\/2025\/multiple-capsized-boats-on-lake-tahoe-saturday\">scouring the lake<\/a>\u00a0for the two missing people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">That afternoon, at approximately 3:15 p.m., the Coast Guard suspended its search. Authorities have not yet released the names of the deceased or missing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__UrKFe\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As Lake Tahoe reeled from a deadly boat capsizing,\u00a0<strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">another life had already been lost in Texas waters less than a month earlier<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Ava Moore, 18, who recently finished a military preparatory program, was killed in a fatal water-related accident while kayaking on Lake Grapevine on May 25.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/WXJ8bO9i?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-0\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">According to an initial report from the Grapevine Police Department, a personal watercraft (PWC) carrying two women\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKIFsCGsmIH\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKIFsCGsmIH\/?hl=en\">collided with Moore&#8217;s kayak<\/a>\u00a0on the evening of May 25. One of the women, identified as the passenger, remained at the scene and spoke with first responders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/pxFED4G4hymAdaaONNyFV1e1E8ve28Qhaw7eFVavtUM\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTZjMzE3YjcwOTc1MjExMzgwNGRhZDNmZDZmN2I1N2I1YjZmNDIyMWM0OGQ1YzAxOWE2MTgzNWNiZWYyYmUyZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/-uA-egFD5CoZst18BoglNCwE-CQ8N90R_Vc5lR9KIiA\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTZjMzE3YjcwOTc1MjExMzgwNGRhZDNmZDZmN2I1N2I1YjZmNDIyMWM0OGQ1YzAxOWE2MTgzNWNiZWYyYmUyZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/McclrG_rWZ2JLDAv83RUYhGsQQdMmO3wt4_3GtxILZg\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTZjMzE3YjcwOTc1MjExMzgwNGRhZDNmZDZmN2I1N2I1YjZmNDIyMWM0OGQ1YzAxOWE2MTgzNWNiZWYyYmUyZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/vEwR2wneCh21FY_4_hawNKwYsXrjE8NhqyQjNjorHhE\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTZjMzE3YjcwOTc1MjExMzgwNGRhZDNmZDZmN2I1N2I1YjZmNDIyMWM0OGQ1YzAxOWE2MTgzNWNiZWYyYmUyZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/q9MuLt5vYq6hkFzdSAL_7CMyNhGeA4MPSTirprfcsvU\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTZjMzE3YjcwOTc1MjExMzgwNGRhZDNmZDZmN2I1N2I1YjZmNDIyMWM0OGQ1YzAxOWE2MTgzNWNiZWYyYmUyZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/e6c317b709752113804dad3fd6f7b57b5b6f4221c48d5c019a61835cbef2be2e.jpg\" alt=\"Law enforcement officers take a suspect into custody following the fatal hit-and-run incident that killed Ava Moore | Source: YouTube\/WFAA8\" width=\"2880\" height=\"1510\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Law enforcement officers take a suspect into custody following the fatal hit-and-run incident that killed Ava Moore | Source: YouTube\/WFAA8<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The other woman, believed to be the PWC operator, left the area and was later joined by a\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKIFsCGsmIH\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKIFsCGsmIH\/?hl=en\">male individual<\/a>. According to the joint media advisory from the Texas Game Wardens and Grapevine Police Department, they believe the pair\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/newsmedia\/releases\/?req=20250527a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/newsmedia\/releases\/?req=20250527a\">struck another vehicle<\/a>\u00a0while fleeing the scene.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Their vehicle was later located near the\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/crime\/kayaker-injured-jet-ski-hit-and-run-grapevine-lake\/287-58e39fbf-637a-4fe8-9206-339cfbf0278f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/crime\/kayaker-injured-jet-ski-hit-and-run-grapevine-lake\/287-58e39fbf-637a-4fe8-9206-339cfbf0278f\">Cobblestone Apartments<\/a>\u00a0at Ruth Wall and Turner Road, as reported by WFAA-8.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/-xXnqco8k5mgWFHvDqyDHTtHv464Uma017AbnB5htyE\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTAyM2UwZjkxMjRhMDhmMTBjMTk3ZGY1OTliZDM1ZjNiY2Q5NDYyZjMwOThiMmQ5NmU5OWFiODJiZmRlMWYxNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/Qxj4lJYTBkF_Oyt6hAouo-AdPEQSemvEzH30FxgCvLw\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTAyM2UwZjkxMjRhMDhmMTBjMTk3ZGY1OTliZDM1ZjNiY2Q5NDYyZjMwOThiMmQ5NmU5OWFiODJiZmRlMWYxNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/-SE0kso2Gn9yMDQO_nwZkdpJiRwmeLrYbCOt-jBiYyw\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTAyM2UwZjkxMjRhMDhmMTBjMTk3ZGY1OTliZDM1ZjNiY2Q5NDYyZjMwOThiMmQ5NmU5OWFiODJiZmRlMWYxNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/OhDuARoz92pL6pjXQU_BD0Nl7Wfk5cQ2EPAQNbkg51A\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTAyM2UwZjkxMjRhMDhmMTBjMTk3ZGY1OTliZDM1ZjNiY2Q5NDYyZjMwOThiMmQ5NmU5OWFiODJiZmRlMWYxNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/OuRy8KW7AKcziqcfeJhm0P6DBfw1KldhrdLBmCeTD_0\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTAyM2UwZjkxMjRhMDhmMTBjMTk3ZGY1OTliZDM1ZjNiY2Q5NDYyZjMwOThiMmQ5NmU5OWFiODJiZmRlMWYxNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/e023e0f9124a08f10c197df599bd35f3bcd9462f3098b2d96e99ab82bfde1f16.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Grapevine, where 18-year-old Ava Moore was fatally struck by a jet ski while kayaking on May 25, 2025 | Source: YouTube\/WFAA8\" width=\"2880\" height=\"1510\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Lake Grapevine, where 18-year-old Ava Moore was fatally struck by a jet ski while kayaking on May 25, 2025 | Source: YouTube\/WFAA8<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-1\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Meanwhile, Moore was transported to Baylor Scott &amp; White Medical Center in Grapevine, where she was\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/crime\/kayaker-injured-jet-ski-hit-and-run-grapevine-lake\/287-58e39fbf-637a-4fe8-9206-339cfbf0278f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/crime\/kayaker-injured-jet-ski-hit-and-run-grapevine-lake\/287-58e39fbf-637a-4fe8-9206-339cfbf0278f\">pronounced dead<\/a>. She had returned to Texas just six days before her death, after completing her\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/8tuv55-support-the-moore-family-after-tragic-loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/8tuv55-support-the-moore-family-after-tragic-loss\">first year of training<\/a>\u00a0at the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School in Colorado Springs on May 19.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">She had also\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/USAFA.Official\/posts\/pfbid02VmyKdTogGYLLRQdVMaxYHEFDYbyjCAg8WLF9fCvy3HfCaZbbxAtqgdyCAg2kBneLl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/USAFA.Official\/posts\/pfbid02VmyKdTogGYLLRQdVMaxYHEFDYbyjCAg8WLF9fCvy3HfCaZbbxAtqgdyCAg2kBneLl\">accepted an appointment<\/a>\u00a0to join the U.S. Air Force Academy as a member of the Class of 2029.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/sHJstwpx?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In an effort to identify those involved, Grapevine Police\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKIFsCGsmIH\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKIFsCGsmIH\/?hl=en\">released a photo<\/a>\u00a0of the PWC operator the following day and asked the public for assistance. By May 27, the operator was\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKKq7p8JYoo\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKKq7p8JYoo\/?hl=en\">identified<\/a>\u00a0as Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez, 21, who was taken into custody. Authorities later identified the\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/newsmedia\/releases\/?req=20250527a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/newsmedia\/releases\/?req=20250527a\">male companion<\/a>\u00a0as Maikel Coello Perozo, 21.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/6NR6rYl9?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">It is unclear whether Perozo has been arrested. However, police have\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/newsmedia\/releases\/?req=20250527a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/newsmedia\/releases\/?req=20250527a\">released mugshots<\/a>\u00a0of both Gonzalez and Perozo to the media. In a public advisory, they also\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKIFsCGsmIH\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKIFsCGsmIH\/?hl=en\">stated<\/a>, &#8220;If anyone has information regarding either suspect, please contact Grapevine Police detectives at cidmail@grapevinetexas.gov.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/nAplwyrDJy9wlDyHg1FT2w3ytx51_F0ii54U9jzxy7A\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmRlOGVhNDBjZGNmMzM1MDdmNDY2OGIwMzQ0NGJkMjE2ZjhlMDM0YzJmMWM5N2E4YWMwNzhlNzRhNTA0MDQxOS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/vk_egGrP_0JYGqvOWUilkQ6pnPuXtdpipbr6mvkhV0M\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmRlOGVhNDBjZGNmMzM1MDdmNDY2OGIwMzQ0NGJkMjE2ZjhlMDM0YzJmMWM5N2E4YWMwNzhlNzRhNTA0MDQxOS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/kGZW1D9-2o4XUxdn4DHMYpjQo4UuW2PboqjOwWvBplo\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmRlOGVhNDBjZGNmMzM1MDdmNDY2OGIwMzQ0NGJkMjE2ZjhlMDM0YzJmMWM5N2E4YWMwNzhlNzRhNTA0MDQxOS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/thqz-QZ84MZtdUQA9Vybh5DPSQm2-VTMq1HK3pl1yNs\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmRlOGVhNDBjZGNmMzM1MDdmNDY2OGIwMzQ0NGJkMjE2ZjhlMDM0YzJmMWM5N2E4YWMwNzhlNzRhNTA0MDQxOS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/OSMTlZNUKatWyj1__kAmuXke3qWDW_m5W796AEN9Mks\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmRlOGVhNDBjZGNmMzM1MDdmNDY2OGIwMzQ0NGJkMjE2ZjhlMDM0YzJmMWM5N2E4YWMwNzhlNzRhNTA0MDQxOS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/2de8ea40cdcf33507f4668b03444bd216f8e034c2f1c97a8ac078e74a5040419.jpg\" alt=\"Texas Game Wardens patrol Lake Grapevine as part of the investigation into the fatal watercraft collision that killed Ava Moore | Source: YouTube\/WFAA8\" width=\"2880\" height=\"1510\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Texas Game Wardens patrol Lake Grapevine as part of the investigation into the fatal watercraft collision that killed Ava Moore | Source: YouTube\/WFAA8<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As the investigation unfolded, a firsthand account from a lake visitor shed light on the moments after the collision. Lisa Scrabeck, who was at the lake with her son, saw Moore being\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/texas\/news\/kayaker-killed-lake-grapevine-officers-search-for-boater\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/texas\/news\/kayaker-killed-lake-grapevine-officers-search-for-boater\/\">pulled to shore<\/a>\u00a0and immediately stepped in to help, a detail she shared with CBS News Texas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Scrabeck also\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/crime\/kayaker-injured-jet-ski-hit-and-run-grapevine-lake\/287-58e39fbf-637a-4fe8-9206-339cfbf0278f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/crime\/kayaker-injured-jet-ski-hit-and-run-grapevine-lake\/287-58e39fbf-637a-4fe8-9206-339cfbf0278f\">told<\/a>\u00a0WFAA, &#8220;Once she came out of the water, I had them lay her down and started helping at that point.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/rIQwTmkpuhdJ7c99WZy2FRBMGQ0wCd5iB35mRdJqp3g\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOTI1Y2ZjYjMzOTZmNjg0ZGZiNzE4MDZkMWRhNjRjOWMxYTlhNDIxOTk0YTExNGMwMzU2ZjA2NGYwY2M4ZTJmYi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTI5NCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/maWOqL7UXkblaLM5wZxay8CGw397XCngkvM7PtI9HGI\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOTI1Y2ZjYjMzOTZmNjg0ZGZiNzE4MDZkMWRhNjRjOWMxYTlhNDIxOTk0YTExNGMwMzU2ZjA2NGYwY2M4ZTJmYi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTI5NCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/PCkiRMMi3effzEV30x1hXzz8MF2338tfMdn3AcupMZo\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOTI1Y2ZjYjMzOTZmNjg0ZGZiNzE4MDZkMWRhNjRjOWMxYTlhNDIxOTk0YTExNGMwMzU2ZjA2NGYwY2M4ZTJmYi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTI5NCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/wixkLswDa2lQsHJZryRTsk0vYNVXu9rm47ZcGOOV2mo\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOTI1Y2ZjYjMzOTZmNjg0ZGZiNzE4MDZkMWRhNjRjOWMxYTlhNDIxOTk0YTExNGMwMzU2ZjA2NGYwY2M4ZTJmYi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTI5NCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/Qm0VhnqVphqt9nIbi8c0GhfNUZDVCSt-9tZ5Jlkqdck\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOTI1Y2ZjYjMzOTZmNjg0ZGZiNzE4MDZkMWRhNjRjOWMxYTlhNDIxOTk0YTExNGMwMzU2ZjA2NGYwY2M4ZTJmYi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTI5NCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/925cfcb3396f684dfb71806d1da64c9c1a9a421994a114c0356f064f0cc8e2fb.png\" alt=\"Ava Moore playing for the U.S. Air Force Preparatory School's women's basketball team, where she was known for her competitive spirit and team-first attitude | Source: YouTube\/WFAA8\" width=\"1294\" height=\"1510\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Ava Moore playing for the U.S. Air Force Preparatory School&#8217;s women&#8217;s basketball team, where she was known for her competitive spirit and team-first attitude | Source: YouTube\/WFAA8<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Scrabeck confirmed that Moore had been wearing a life jacket, which was removed before CPR was initiated. Earlier in the day, Scrabeck had seen the women on the PWC\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/crime\/kayaker-injured-jet-ski-hit-and-run-grapevine-lake\/287-58e39fbf-637a-4fe8-9206-339cfbf0278f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/crime\/kayaker-injured-jet-ski-hit-and-run-grapevine-lake\/287-58e39fbf-637a-4fe8-9206-339cfbf0278f\">behaving recklessly<\/a>. Recalling the moment, Scrabeck noted that Moore did not appear to suffer after the collision.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">She expressed her condolences to Moore&#8217;s family and shared how unimaginable the pain must be for her parents. Moore&#8217;s father later\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/crime\/kayaker-injured-jet-ski-hit-and-run-grapevine-lake\/287-58e39fbf-637a-4fe8-9206-339cfbf0278f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/crime\/kayaker-injured-jet-ski-hit-and-run-grapevine-lake\/287-58e39fbf-637a-4fe8-9206-339cfbf0278f\">acknowledged<\/a>\u00a0the tragedy, &#8220;We are grieving the loss of our daughter at this time&#8230;.Our prayers are also with the young ladies involved, along with their families.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/umF-uwyFa-Nww51-5C7eoMTr9G633r8RYlRS0jhLFhw\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWUyOGM3ZmJiZmNkZDczMDlhMzNkZTBkMmMwODViN2JhOTdiN2I3MDI3ODZkZDc0ZTZmOThmZDJlMTNkYjQ2Zi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/osX3K7ZFFdTDtrK68GFnh_UO4BD-dKbR0qEE25CyO3c\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWUyOGM3ZmJiZmNkZDczMDlhMzNkZTBkMmMwODViN2JhOTdiN2I3MDI3ODZkZDc0ZTZmOThmZDJlMTNkYjQ2Zi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/vzV_DokK17ESQPd4gq0W2NblYcJ_4pp1jGJltXtrVzk\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWUyOGM3ZmJiZmNkZDczMDlhMzNkZTBkMmMwODViN2JhOTdiN2I3MDI3ODZkZDc0ZTZmOThmZDJlMTNkYjQ2Zi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/XxFnAMawF04lN9B7WW28L67Yk2BUPbHfz4sHcGBpLPU\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWUyOGM3ZmJiZmNkZDczMDlhMzNkZTBkMmMwODViN2JhOTdiN2I3MDI3ODZkZDc0ZTZmOThmZDJlMTNkYjQ2Zi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/lNrjGHQd7dLwbIO36d-6dA_sCGMzhRLfERB58UKDKb8\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWUyOGM3ZmJiZmNkZDczMDlhMzNkZTBkMmMwODViN2JhOTdiN2I3MDI3ODZkZDc0ZTZmOThmZDJlMTNkYjQ2Zi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUxMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/5e28c7fbbfcdd7309a33de0d2c085b7ba97b7b702786dd74e6f98fd2e13db46f.jpg\" alt=\"Ava Moore, center, pictured with her U.S. Air Force Preparatory School basketball teammates. 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She was remembered for her leadership and service | Source: YouTube\/WFAA8<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-5\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As news of her death spread, support poured in from friends, family, and the wider community. A GoFundMe campaign created to assist with funeral expenses\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/8tuv55-support-the-moore-family-after-tragic-loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/8tuv55-support-the-moore-family-after-tragic-loss\">described<\/a>\u00a0Moore as &#8220;an outstanding student and athlete&#8221; and noted she was a 2024 graduate of Timber Creek High School.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Her best friend, Eva Love, spoke tearfully about the void Moore&#8217;s death has left. &#8220;She was gonna be a four-star general, like she was gonna serve her country. She loved her country. 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She was just one of our best friends. Like, I don&#8217;t even know how to explain her. 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