For nearly 40 years, a Sunrise lake concealed the fate of a missing man.
This past weekend, divers from Sunshine State Sonar located Howard Gratteau's truck and remains in 42 feet of water near Interstate 75 and Southwest 14th Street, bringing long-awaited answers to his family and friends.
Family finds relief after decades
"I miss him a lot," said Howard's sister, Beverly Douglas. She said her family is relieved to finally have some answers after decades of uncertainty.
"You always hold on this little bit of hope that he didn't, that he went to Canada or something, and he's still living, and someday he's going to walk in the door. Now that's all gone," she said.
Divers locate truck in lake
While Davie police work to confirm the identity, divers found strong evidence pointing to Grat