The person at the center of this case
Clarence W. Brush, Jr.
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
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 #1The skiff was located, but what condition was it in and did it provide clues about the circumstances of the fall?
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witness
Lead #2The companion who survived—what details did he provide about Clarence's swimming ability and the water conditions?
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location
Lead #3Did search efforts focus on downstream areas where the body might have been carried by the river current?
Clarence W. Brush, Jr., a 28-year-old Alaska Native man, disappeared on September 19, 1993, when he and a companion fell overboard from a skiff on the Yukon River near Nulato, Alaska. His companion survived and was rescued, but Clarence was last seen swimming toward shore and was never located despite extensive search efforts. The case remains unsolved, with questions about whether he reached land or was overcome by the cold water.
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clue
Lead #4Why was neither man wearing a life vest, and was this typical practice for local river travel in 1993?
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Official wording
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
Fall overboard incident
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 sighting
Clarence was last seen swimming toward shore after falling into the river.
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1993-09-20
Search initiated
Alaska State Troopers began investigation and search efforts for the missing man.
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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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