Grief filled the air Thursday as family and loved ones gathered to say their final goodbyes to a 13-year-old girl killed in a personal watercraft crash earlier this week.

The tragedy occurred Tuesday in the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale, where the girl was fatally injured during a watercraft accident that also left her older sister hospitalized.

At the funeral, relatives described the heartbreaking pain of laying a child to rest, remembering her as a bright, loving presence whose life was cut far too short.

Community members have surrounded the family with support in the wake of the devastating loss, with many offering prayers, condolences, and words of comfort.

Authorities continue to investigate the crash, while boating safety advocates stress the need for greater caution on the water to prevent similar tragedies.