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Charles Joseph Nikolas
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Missing Person: Charles Joseph Nikolas
Justice for Charles Joseph Nikolas — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1Why was Charles not wearing a life jacket while on the river, and what was the nature of his activity?
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location
Lead #2What specific conditions existed at Mile 8 of the Kasilof River on September 13, 2026 that may have contributed to him going overboard?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses present at the time of the incident who can provide details about what happened?
Charles Joseph Nikolas, a 67-year-old man, went overboard near Mile 8 of the Kasilof River in Alaska on September 13, 2026, while not wearing a life jacket. Despite searches of the area, he has not been located. The circumstances of how he ended up in the water and his current whereabouts remain unknown, and continued vigilance in the area may yield new information.
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Lead #4Have any of his personal items or clothing been recovered from the river that could aid in the search?
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NamUs case MP163051. Missing person: Charles Joseph Nikolas.
Last known contact: 2026-09-13 in Kasilof, Kenai Peninsula, AK. Circumstances: Charles went overboard near Mile 8 of the Kasilof River.
Searches of the area were unsuccessful in locating him. Demographics: 67 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 160 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Camo hat; Accessories: Charles was not wearing a life jacket; Clothing: Orange sweatshirt and black/gray pants.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK26090944 | 2026-09-13.
Timeline of Events
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2026-09-13
Charles Joseph Nikolas went overboard
Charles went overboard near Mile 8 of the Kasilof River. He was not wearing a life jacket and was wearing an orange sweatshirt and black/gray pants with a camo hat.
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Incident:September 13, 2026
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 13, 2026
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