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Clarence W. Brush, Jr.
Missing Person · Open
32 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 #1Why was the skiff located but Clarence never recovered despite extensive searches?
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witness
Lead #2What were the exact circumstances of the companion's survival and account of Clarence's last movements?
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location
Lead #3Did Clarence reach shore as he was last seen swimming toward it, or did he succumb to the 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 who survived. Despite being last seen swimming toward shore and extensive search efforts, Clarence was never located. The case remains unsolved after more than 30 years, with questions about water conditions, visibility, and whether he reached land.
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Lead #4What were the water temperature, current conditions, and visibility on September 19, 1993?
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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
Boating accident and disappearance
Clarence W. Brush, Jr. and a companion fell overboard from a skiff on the Yukon River approximately 1 mile upstream from Nulato. The companion survived; Clarence was last seen swimming toward shore.
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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:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 19, 1993
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
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