Misty Phelps worked at the Press

Misty Phelps, the woman found dead Thursday in a submerged vehicle in Fernan Lake, was a Coeur d’Alene Press employee. The bodies of Phelps’ two children, Tristan Phelps, 1, and Riley Phelps, 2, were also recovered from the scene.

“As yesterday’s events began to unfold, our newsroom approached this story with professionalism and thoughtful introspection,” said Press Publisher Lawrence M. Riley, in a statement issued after the sheriff’s office released the names of the deceased.

"A story like this is always difficult to cover, especially when children are involved. What brings it even closer to home is the fact that it involved one of our employees. At this point, there’s not much we can do but support each other and keep Misty and her children in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.”

Phelps worked at The Press since August 2013 in the company's manufacturing facility.