Vadnais Heights cops search lake for two missing kids & mom in ‘potential triple homicide after child & dad found dead’

A HARROWING search for two missing kids and their mom is underway after the bodies of another child and their dad were found in a suspected "triple homicide."

Divers and rescue boats swarmed Vadnais Lake in Minnesota on Friday with the body of one child already pulled from the water.

The lake and regional park, located roughly 15 miles from Minneapolis, are closed as rescuers continue their search.

The father of the children was found dead this morning in Maplewood, according to authorities, though it’s yet to be revealed how the two incidents are connected.

In a Facebook post, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher called the incident a possible triple homicide.

"Live on Patrol will be delayed tonight due to likely triple homicide in Lake Vadnais. More information to follow," the post said.

Fletcher gave an update at a news conference and revealed that all three children involved are under the age of five.

First responders found the youngsters' shoes near the lake, along with the mother's vehicle, CBS News reported.

“A horrible set of facts appears to be developing. We do not know the certainty of all three children, but have recovered one child,” the sheriff said.

“We’re going to continue to look for the other two children well into the dark.

"There’s nothing more tragic than the loss of young children, all of which were apparently under the age of five.”

Photos shared on social media showed people crying at a roadblock set up by police at the park.

A van from the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office was also seen driving to the area.

The lake is 393 acres in size and is approximately 58 feet at its deepest point.

Few details about why the family was at the lake were released.

The investigation was ongoing as of early Saturday.