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Chester Jonah Kashatok
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Missing Person: Chester Jonah Kashatok
Justice for Chester Jonah Kashatok — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Why were both Chester Kashatok and Vernon Pavil in the same location during the typhoon, and what were the circumstances of their disappearance?
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Lead #2What search and rescue operations have been conducted in the Kwigillingok area following Typhoon Halong?
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Lead #3Are there specific areas in or near Kwigillingok where the typhoon's impact was most severe that should be prioritized in search efforts?
Chester Jonah Kashatok, a 45-year-old Alaska Native male, went missing on October 12, 2025, in Kwigillingok, Alaska, after Typhoon Halong swept through the area. Another person, Vernon Pavil, is also missing under the same circumstances. Search and rescue efforts continue as authorities work to locate both men in this remote Bethel region community.
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NamUs case MP151773. Missing person: Chester Jonah Kashatok.
Last known contact: 2025-10-12 in Kwigillingok, Bethel, AK. Circumstances: Missing after Typhoon Halong swept across Kwigillingok.
Also missing is Vernon Pavil, MP151774. Demographics: 45 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 170 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK25103717 | 2025-10-12.
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2025-10-12
Last known contact
Chester Jonah Kashatok last contacted in Kwigillingok during Typhoon Halong event
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Case Information
Incident:October 12, 2025
Last Updated:June 3, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 12, 2025
Last Updated:June 3, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
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