Idaho woman has concluded in tragedy with the recovery of her body from a submerged vehicle in Grand Teton National Park. Laura Lane, a 35-year-old resident of Nampa, Idaho, had been missing for over a month before her remains were discovered. Lane was last seen on June 2, when she was traveling from Buffalo, Wyoming, to her home in Nampa.
The Wyoming Highway Patrol reported that Lane’s vehicle was found submerged in the Buffalo Fork River near Moran, along US Highway 26, at milepost 1. The discovery came after a crucial lead—a fisherman found a wallet belonging to Lane on Sunday, July 7.
This finding prompted an immediate search operation by Teton County Deputies and park rangers, who utilized an aerial drone to locate the submerged car. The vehicle, along with Lane’s body, was successfully recovered the following day, Monday, July 8.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Lane’s car veered off course on the eastbound lane of the highway. The vehicle drifted off the south shoulder of the road and plunged off a cliff into the river below. According to troopers, the car floated approximately a quarter mile down the river before becoming submerged. The remote and rugged terrain of the area likely contributed to the earlier difficulty of locating the vehicle.
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Lane’s family, who had been anxiously awaiting news, were devastated by the discovery. The case highlights the challenges of navigating remote and challenging terrains in search operations and the importance of thorough investigative techniques. As the community mourns Lane’s loss, the incident serves as a sad reminder of the unpredictable nature of travel and the need for continued vigilance on the roads.
