11-year-old girl sacrifices her life to save cousin in tubing tragedy
11-Year-Old Girl Dies Saving Cousin in Florida Tubing Accident
What started as a fun summer day turned tragic when 11-year-old Jordan Roe heroically gave her life to save her 8-year-old cousin, Laila, during a tubing accident on Star Lake, Florida, on June 24.
Jordan, Laila, and 9-year-old Brylee were being pulled behind a Sea-Doo when it struck a dock, launching all three into the water. Brylee had minor injuries; Laila was critically hurt and rushed to the hospital. Jordan, known as the “protector” of her family, didn’t survive — but her selfless act saved Laila’s life.
Jordan’s aunt said, “She sacrificed her life to save her cousin.” Laila’s mom, Kristine Robinson, was caring for a newborn in…
