(CNN)On Saturday, the bodies of a mother and two young children were found on Lake Minnesota, Sheriff of Ramsey County. I did. The office said.
Police said they were found the day after authorities recovered the body of another one of her children at Lake Vadne, just north of St. Paul.
Ramsey said the body of one child was recovered after midnight on Saturday, the body of the mother was recovered around 10:40 am, and the body of the third was found about 20 minutes later. County House of Representatives Mike Martin told reporters.
The four bodies were taken to the coroner's office, Martin said. The ages of the two boys and the girl are unknown.
Sheriff's water patrol commander Eric Brad said boats were not allowed on the lake at a depth of about 5-10 feet.
Police searched for her mother and three children (all seem to be under five) after finding a pair of her car and children's shoes near Lake Vadne. started.
Authorities believe the deaths were related to the suicide reported on Friday around 10:30 am local time. First responders arrived at a nearby Maplewood residence and found a man dead, said Lieutenant Joe Steiner of Maplewood Police.
Police responded to the lake around 4 pm. Friday.
"This is just a tragic event, and our hearts are directed at the family and friends involved in the incident," Steiner said.
Martin said the deaths of mothers and children were being investigated as murders.
