The search for two missing people following this week's plane crash in Lake Pontchartrain was suspended on Wednesday after around 45 hours of scouring the area, the Coast Guard announced.

The Cessna Skyhawk lost contact with air traffic controllers on Monday night about four miles north of New Orleans Lakefront Airport. Crews later found apparent debris and discoloration on the water, and the two young pilots aboard at the time have been presumed dead.

The Coast Guard said Wednesday search crews had covered more than 770 square miles by air and water prior to deciding to suspend the search.

"Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones impacted by this tragic situation," said Cmdr. Michael Wurster, the Coast Guard Sector New Orleans search and rescue mission coordinator. "Suspendi

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