The tire tracks are most likely from the heavier tow vehicle used in the rescue and not from SH. Her vehicle was submerged more than 3 weeks ago.
I've updated her media thread so when it is moved to Located - if the mod could also please move that thread too?Body found in submerged SUV identified as missing Belle Isle woman
Oct 19, 2020
Authorities said the medical examiner’s office is working to identify the official cause of death.
This is a developing story. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
I just saw a video of her brother -- he's been SH's champion from the beginning and he had so much hope for his sister. It's heartbreaking indeed.
Incredibly, the tire tracks were Stephanie’s from all those days later. C Putman reported on scene that drones spotted the tire tracks on Saturday. Per @BlinkOfAnI ’s link upthread, reposted below.
Ya where I am we don’t have any retention ponds or this much water whatsoever so I’ve been struggling to follow too! I’m glad you asked cuz now I get it! Thanks!
I have personally viewed a woman lose control, and drive down by a retention pond.
Having never lived in a similar area it's honestly shocking to learn all of this. A simple Google of "Florida retention ponds deaths" brings up so many horrible stories. I would be terrified if a had a teenager learning to drive. So sad that SH's life is gone. Just seems so wrong and unjust for all.
“Water Hazard” is a real thing. I taught my two to drive here in FL after their Dad put them thru driving school in TN. Hmmm. That was nice but.... there are no hills, mountains, snow or ice here.... Now let me really teach you to drive.... in FL.
The torrential rains are to be respected I’ve learned to pull aside and let them go for 20 minutes or so - besides flash flooding you literally cannot see - it’s not like rain in other states IMO
Wow! The video is chilling. Seeing the law was passed in 2016 yet... where are the barriers?.... caused me to look further. "By June 30, 2018, the department shall install roadside barriers to shield water bodies contiguous with state roads at locations where a death due to drowning resulted from a motor vehicle accident in which a vehicle departed the adjacent state road during the period between July 1, 2006, and July 1, 2016". Why an end date? So many lives may have been saved since 2016. Including SH's. Thanks for sharing. This is all such an eye opener. Chapter 335 Section 085 - 2016 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate
And only where a death by drowning occurred as the result of a vehicle departing an adjacent road between 2006 and 2016!
So I live about 30 minutes from here and I’ve been following this case closely. Her car was headed in the opposite direction of her home and kids school. She was last seen on camera heading south on Narcoosee Rd, Fortress Storage has video of her driving past at 2:15 pm. I have seen screenshots of text messages that she was supposed to pick up her kids and a friend’s kid at Cornerstone Charter Academy at 2:45 pm. Husband did not report her missing until Saturday. Husband would not release her photo for the missing alert/poster until Monday. Also, a family was fishing in that retention pond on Saturday and noticed something shiny in the water and called 911. THEN they sent in a drone. So much is not right with this case.
