Asthon Jojo, 11, dies after game of miniature golf in Florida

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Posted: 06/28/2012

An investigation is underway after an 11-year-old girl playing miniature golf in Florida died Wednesday afternoon.

The girl, identified as Ashton Jojo of New York, was playing at the Orange Lake Resort near Orlando, according to an article on Foxsports.com .

Her ball reportedly fell into a pond and she attempted to get the ball when she screamed.

The article said a guest at the resort attempted to rescue the girl, but he was injured and was unable to help.

Jojo reportedly died after being taken to a hospital.

The cause of death is under investigation. Read more .

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