A small plane carrying four family members went missing off the coast of the Bahamas on Monday, and their bodies were recovered Tuesday by relatives who launched their own search. The family, including Silvia Larrieu, confirmed the deaths in a statement, expressing gratitude to those who helped in the search and asking for privacy as they grieve. The victims were Mario Lamar, 80, his wife Lili, 79, and their grandchildren, Sofi Sosa, 28, and Christian Sosa, 22. They were returning to Miami from a trip to the Bahamas when the plane disappeared. The plane, a PA-34 Piper five-seater with the tail number N212ML, departed from Great Harbour Cay, a city in the Berry Islands, heading to Miami Executive Airport. According to police in the Bahamas, the aircraft lost contact with air traffic control about 13 miles west of Andros Island, which is roughly 150 miles southeast of Miami. The family had reached out to authorities after noticing that messages from the plane were not being delivered. Mario Lamar, the pilot, had over 40 years of flying experience and was known for being very cautious with his aircraft. Search efforts were initially delayed due to bad weather, but the U.S. Coast Guard joined the search on Tuesday. Relatives had already begun searching on their own, and they found the bodies, which were then recovered by the family and brought home with the help of the Coast Guard. The family released a statement expressing their deep sorrow and requesting privacy during this difficult time. This tragedy follows a plane crash in North Andros, Bahamas, less than two months ago, which killed 10 people. The recent incident adds to the growing concern about aviation safety in the region. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, while the family mourns the loss of their loved ones.