dive team searches submerged vehicle in kern river for missing woman

Christina Murphy has been missing since July 22, prompting her friends to seek assistance from a private dive team known for solving cold cases. They believe her vehicle is submerged in the Kern River near Lake Isabella, where the Kern County Sheriff's Office has acknowledged the presence of the vehicle but has not attempted recovery due to safety concerns. On September 10, the river's flow was measured at approximately 850 cubic feet per second, complicating recovery efforts. Friends of Murphy expressed their emotional turmoil, questioning whether she is inside the submerged vehicle. They contacted Adventures With a Purpose, a dive team that utilizes sonar technology to locate vehicles underwater. During the search, the dive team leader, Leiseck, inspected the car, noting that all windows were broken but could not confirm if Murphy was inside. The Kern County Sheriff's Office has stated that the vehicle will be treated as a crime scene once identified, and they have multiple vehicles on-site to assist with the situation. However, due to poor water clarity and high water levels, the Sheriff's Search and Rescue teams have been unable to recover the vehicle or ascertain if there are any occupants. As friends await updates, they are left in a state of uncertainty and grief, reflecting on Murphy's compassionate nature and the impact she had on their lives. The community continues to hope for answers regarding her disappearance and the fate of her vehicle in the river.