Dive group says Orlando woman missing nearly 12 years recovered from pond in Osceola County

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — A volunteer dive group says it has helped law enforcement find the remains of a woman who was reported missing nearly 12 years ago.

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Update:

Sunshine State Sonar said Sandra Lemire’s remains were found inside a submerged vehicle in a pond at World Drive near I-4.

The group says Lemire was last seen in May of 2012.

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Sandra’s son, Timothy Lemire, also posted on social media saying Sandra and her van were recovered from the pond.

The Orlando Police Department has not confirmed the identity of the remains recovered from the submerged vehicle.

Original report:

The Orlando Police Department is investigating after “unidentified remains” were found in Osceola County.

Police said a volunteer civilian dive group reported a vehicle submerged in a body of water on World Drive.

Osceola County Sheriff’s Office deputies and the Orange County Sheriff’s Dive team assisted in the response.

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Orlando police said the remains have yet to be identified and this is an active investigation.

Officers said the Florida Highway Patrol is investigating how the vehicle ended up in the pond.

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It’s unclear why the Orlando Police Department is handling the investigation and not the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

Orlando police said more information will be released.

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