AI Generated Image
All 4 bodies recovered after private plane disappears off coast of Bahamas, family says
WPLG Local 10 • • general
Key Points:
- Four family members from South Florida, who went missing after their small plane lost contact near Andros Island, Bahamas, were found dead by relatives conducting a search.
- The victims included pilot Mario Lamar Sr., 80, his wife Lili, 79, and their grandchildren Sofia Sosa, 28, and Christian Sosa, 22.
- The plane, a PA-34 Piper five-seater, departed Great Harbour Cay heading to Opa-locka, Florida, but lost contact about an hour after takeoff near Andros Island.
- Bahamian officials noted the plane likely diverted due to bad weather, and although the U.S. Coast Guard assisted, the official search was suspended due to poor conditions, leading family members to initiate their own recovery efforts.
- The family expressed gratitude for the support received and requested privacy as they mourn the loss.
