Three Found Dead in Submerged Vehicle in Roque Bluffs, Maine

Lima, OH, September 20, 2026 —

Authorities in Roque Bluffs, Maine, are conducting an investigation following the discovery of three deceased individuals inside a submerged vehicle in Pond Cove. The victims have been identified as Sharon Bukulmez and her two young grandchildren, Kinsley Grubb and Sawyer Grubb.

The discovery was made on Sunday morning. The victims were located after they had been reported missing. Further details regarding the circumstances leading to the vehicle becoming submerged or the timeline of events prior to the discovery have not yet been publicly released by law enforcement.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation. The specific cause of death for the individuals is pending the results of autopsies, which are expected to be conducted by the Maine Medical Examiner’s Office.

Information regarding how the vehicle entered the water, the exact location within Pond Cove, and the duration it remained submerged is currently part of the ongoing investigation. The police have not released information about potential contributing factors or any theories at this early stage.

The ages of Kinsley and Sawyer Grubb were not provided. The relationship between Sharon Bukulmez and the children, beyond being grandmother and grandchildren, has not been detailed by investigators.

The Roque Bluffs Police Department has stated that more information will be released as it becomes available and as the investigation progresses. Officials have asked that anyone with information relevant to the case contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The specific contact details for reporting information were not immediately available in the initial reports.

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