Photo: Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
The remains of a missing mother of four from Wisconsin have been recovered two months after her car was found in a lake.
“This is a sad day our family hoped would not come, and there are still many questions that need answers, but the important thing is we now have Ashley,” Krista Struck, Carlson’s mother, said of the news, according toKBJR.
“Our family received incredible support from the community these past many weeks, and we thank them, the Christian Aid Ministries volunteer search and rescue team, the many involved law enforcement agencies, and Applied Professional Services for helping locate Ashley,” she added.
Carlson’s rental car was discovered partially submerged in Graces Lake on Sept. 24,accordingto the sheriff’s department. Friends and family have since been holding on to hope they would find the mother of four alive.
In their search, authorities and search teams usedaircraft, drones, sonar, K9s and divers. Dozens of interviews were conducted and 32 search warrants were issued, the sheriff detailed in a statement earlier this month. They also assisted in 15 ground searches, at least seven drone searches and two searches of Grace Lake.
“As a family, we are devastated, angry, frustrated and everything in between,” Carlson’s aunt, Carrie Miller, wrote in apost on Facebookafter the announcement. “Yet, we did it, we did #BringAshleyHome which is what we set out to do. It brings us comfort and relief knowing she is back where she belongs, with her mom, her 4 kids and her family that love her beyond any words can describe.”
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“Ashley, words will never be enough to tell you and show you how much you are loved and missed. Thank you for all that you shared with the countless people you shared your life with,” she said. “Rest easy, sweet girl and know that we will be here with and for your mom, your 4 beautiful children as well as all of the family and friends you touched. I infinitely love you.”
According to NBC News, the medical examiner has not yet determined Carlson’s cause of death and there is no information on whether foul play was involved.
source: people.com
