Police Identify Two Bodies Found In Submerged Car That Plunged Into Water Off Fisher Island

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Police have identified the two women who were killed when the car they were in plunged into the water off the Fisher Island ferry.

According to the ferry operator, the ship was on its way from Fisher Island when the car went overboard.

Divers from Miami-Dade police and fire rescue found the submerged car in the area of Government Cut, near Fisher Island. The bodies of two women were inside. The women have has been identified as 63-year-old Emma Afra and her passenger 75-year-old Viviane Brahms.

The Fisher Island Community Association released the following statement on Tuesday:

“Shortly before 5:00 p.m. today, a vehicle on the Fisher Island ferry ended up in the water for reasons still unknown at this point in time. Fisher Island Community Association is actively assisting the various agencies involved in the ongoing recovery efforts. Our thoughts are with all those affected.”

Dive Crews Find 2 Women In Vehicle That Plunged Into Water Off Fisher Island

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Miami-Dade Fire Rescue divers and Miami-Dade police marine units have located the two women inside a vehicle that plunged into the water near Fisher Island on Tuesday afternoon.

The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed the news late Tuesday night, adding that crews are working to recover the women and the car.

The women have not been identified, but next of kin has been notified.

The car had fallen off the Fisher Island Ferry in Government Cut.

Investigators are still working to determine the cause.

Early in the day, images from Chopper 4 showed divers in the water, along with search boats and at least one helicopter aiding in the search.

The Fisher Island Community Association released the following statement:

“Shortly before 5:00 p.m. today, a vehicle on the Fisher Island ferry ended up in the water for reasons still unknown at this point in time. Fisher Island Community Association is actively assisting the various agencies involved in the ongoing recovery efforts. Our thoughts are with all those affected. We cannot confirm any additional details at this point in time.”

Fire-Rescue Units Search For Reported Vehicle In The Water Off Fisher Island

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Miami-Dade Fire Rescue divers and Miami-Dade police marine units have responded to a report of a vehicle in the water near Fisher Island on Tuesday afternoon.

There are unconfirmed reports that a car may have fallen off a ferry.

Images from Chopper 4 showed divers in the water, along with search boats and at least one helicopter aiding in the search.

No word if the reported vehicle was occupied.

This is a developing story and will be updated as soon as more details become available.