The person at the center of this case
Clarence W. Brush, Jr.
Missing Person · Open
33 years waiting · since 1993
Missing Person: Clarence W. Brush, Jr
Justice for Clarence W. Brush, Jr. — the trail went cold in 1993, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1The skiff was located - what condition was it in and what details did it reveal about the incident?
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witness
Lead #2The companion who was rescued - what was his account of the circumstances and Clarence's condition when last seen?
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location
Lead #3Why was Clarence unable to reach shore despite being seen swimming in that direction? What currents or obstacles exist in that section of the Yukon River?
Clarence W. Brush, Jr., a 28-year-old Alaska Native man, fell overboard from a skiff on the Yukon River near Nulato, Alaska on September 19, 1993, along with a companion. While his companion was rescued, Clarence was last seen swimming toward shore and has never been found despite extensive search efforts. The case remains unsolved, with questions about what happened to him after he entered the water and whether he reached land.
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Lead #4No body has been recovered in over 30 years - could he have survived and reached an isolated area, or did the river carry him downstream?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP67282. Missing person: Clarence W.
Brush, Jr. Last known contact: 1993-09-19 in Nulato, Yukon–Koyukuk, AK.
Circumstances: Clarence and a companion fell overboard from a skiff on the Yukon River approximately 1 mile up from Nulato. The companion floated down river and was pulled from the water unharmed.
He was last seen swimming towards shore. Neither were wearing life vests.
The boat was located, but despite numerous search efforts, Clarence was never found. Demographics: 28 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 165 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Brown Carhart bib Green US ARMY shirt; Footwear: Army combat boots.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 930061246 | 1993-09-20.
Timeline of Events
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1993-09-19
Fell overboard from skiff
Clarence W. Brush, Jr. and a companion fell overboard from a skiff on the Yukon River approximately 1 mile upstream from Nulato. Neither was wearing a life vest.
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1993-09-19
Last seen swimming toward shore
Clarence was last observed swimming toward shore after falling into the water. His companion was rescued and pulled from the water unharmed.
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1993-09-20
Search efforts initiated
Alaska State Troopers began investigation. The skiff was located, but despite numerous search efforts, Clarence was never found.
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Case Information
Incident:September 19, 1993
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 19, 1993
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
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