A 20-year-old Texas woman died after falling off a jet ski, just hours after sending a humorous 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 off the jet ski, which was carrying several people at the time, according to the outlet.
PEOPLE contacted the HPD for comment on Sunday, June 22, but did not receive an immediate response.
Ashley’s boyfriend, Jason Rogriguez, told ABC 13 Houston that he was out of town working the day of the incident when he received a video of her having fun on the jet ski around noon, several hours before she allegedly fell.
The video, which he shared with the outlet, shows her wearing a life jacket.
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 determine her cause of death, and they are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy, according to ABC 13.
According to a press release from the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Deussen Park was closed on June 17 and will 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 told reporters.
Ashley’s sister, Kathy Gil, has since set up a GoFundMe page to help her mother pay for Ashley’s funeral expenses, as well as any other unexpected costs that may arise as a result of their loss.
“Ashley was a shining light in the lives of 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 everyone who knew her,” the GoFundMe says.
As of Sunday, June 22, the GoFundMe campaign had raised nearly $8,000 of its $10,000 goal.
