00:00A family outing at the popular pigeon point, Tobago Beach, ended in tragedy on Wednesday evening when a seven-year
00:09-old girl lost her life in a jet ski incident.
00:12The child has been identified as Sadie Jogi of Barrackport, Trinidad.
00:17Reports indicate that shortly before 5 p.m., the young girl was bathing with relatives when the tragic incident occurred.
00:25Family members and persons nearby quickly rushed to assist the child.
00:30CPR was immediately administered at the scene in an effort to revive her before she was transported to the Scarborough
00:39General Hospital for urgent medical treatment.
00:42Her uncle, Darren Jogi, spoke with TV6 News.
00:46If you could tell us what occurred.
00:48We have been at the pigeon point.
00:51Not too far from the ropes.
00:52Inside the ropes, and this guy with his jet ski, I don't know where he came from.
00:59It's me, my brother, and he hit the child.
01:04So, Darren was unconscious one time.
01:07I can catch myself.
01:13So, what happened to Sadie?
01:16Sadie got a full-blown jet ski.
01:21She whole face, body, marks.
01:28And then she later died at hospital.
01:31Later died at hospital.
01:32Despite the efforts of first responders and the medical staff, the seven-year-old later succumbed to her injuries.
01:40Sadie's uncle, Darren Jogi, said the family is struggling to come to terms with the devastating loss.
01:46Police are continuing investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
01:52Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.
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