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Family members of 4 Miami residents found dead after small plane goes missing off Bahamas react to their deaths
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Four Miami residents, including pilot Mario Lamar, his wife, and two grandchildren, died after their small plane went missing near the Bahamas; their bodies were found by family members during a search effort.
- The family, who described Lamar as an experienced pilot with over 40 years of flying and a well-maintained plane, initially pleaded for help in the search before learning all four had been located.
- Two civilian boats from Miami joined the search, and the Royal Bahamas Defense Force confirmed the bodies were found by relatives who then coordinated with the U.S. Coast Guard.
- The family expressed gratitude for the support received and requested privacy as they mourn, while the cause of the crash remains undetermined.
- Efforts are ongoing to bring the deceased home safely and with dignity, with cooperation between the family and U.S. authorities.
