The planes sank in the lake following the collision and were "in 127 feet of water", according to Higgins.
The sheriff’s office added that "Multiple Marine Units, US Coast Guard Units" and firefighters are involved in the search and rescue mission.
Two Small Planes Collide in Idaho, Police Confirm 2 Deaths
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two small planes carrying eight people in total collided over Coeur d'Alene Lake in the US state of Idaho on Sunday, and local law enforcement agency confirmed at least two deaths, Kootenai County Sheriff's Office said.
