The person at the center of this case
Bernice Rene Waska
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2020
Missing Person: Bernice Rene Waska
Justice for Bernice Rene Waska — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1What was the purpose of the boat trip from Quinhagak, and why were these seven specific individuals traveling together?
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evidence
Lead #2Why were no remains, debris, or wreckage from the boat recovered despite numerous searches of the area?
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location
Lead #3What are the water conditions and hazards near the mouth of the Eek River that might explain the disappearance?
Bernice Rene Waska, a 44-year-old Alaska Native woman, disappeared on October 20, 2020, while traveling by boat from Quinhagak with six other people near the mouth of the Eek River in southwestern Alaska. The boat and all seven passengers vanished without a trace, and extensive search efforts have been unsuccessful in locating any of them. The case remains open and unsolved, with the Alaska State Troopers continuing to investigate the circumstances of their disappearance.
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Lead #4Were there any other boats or individuals in the area on October 20, 2020, who may have witnessed the incident?
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NamUs case MP75688. Missing person: Bernice Rene Waska.
Last known contact: 2020-10-20 in Quinhagak, Bethel, AK. Circumstances: Bernice, Chad Chadwick, Neal Gutleben, Alexie Nose, Michael Sharp, Elizabeth Wassillie and Wilson Wassillie were traveling by boat from Quinhagak.
Their boat was last seen near the mouth of the Eek river on 10/20/2020. Numerous searches of the area were unsuccessful in locating them.
Demographics: 44 years, Female, American Indian / Alaska Native. Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 140 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK20078884 | 2020-10-21.
Timeline of Events
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2020-10-20
Boat departure and disappearance
Bernice Waska, Chad Chadwick, Neal Gutleben, Alexie Nose, Michael Sharp, Elizabeth Wassillie, and Wilson Wassillie departed Quinhagak by boat. The boat was last seen near the mouth of the Eek River.
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2020-10-21
Investigation initiated
Alaska State Troopers opened case AK20078884 and began investigating the disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:October 20, 2020
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 20, 2020
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous