A boating captain admitted he broke two Florida navigational rules in connection with the death of a 15-year-old who was struck and killed by a passing boat after falling into Biscayne Bay while wakeboarding two years ago.
The incident happened during what began as a fun day on the water with friends for Ella Adler back on May 11, 2024. According to prosecutors, Adler was wakeboarding alongside another teen when she fell into the water.
But authorities say the hired captain of the boat towing Adler, identified as Edmund Hartley, continued and did not immediately stop as he had previously done…