The person at the center of this case
Darold Allen Stryffeler
Missing Person · Open
40 years waiting · since 1986
Missing Person: Darold Allen Stryffeler
Justice for Darold Allen Stryffeler — the trail went cold in 1986, but the truth hasn't.
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location
Lead #1What were the exact conditions on Hagg Lake on July 19, 1986—weather, water level, and boating activity?
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witness
Lead #2Were there other boaters or witnesses present at Hagg Lake that day who could account for Darold's movements?
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clue
Lead #3Was Darold's boat recovered, and if so, what condition was it in and where was it found?
Darold Allen Stryffeler, a 20-year-old male, went missing on July 19, 1986, while boating on Hagg Lake near Gaston, Washington. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and no trace of him has been found in the decades since. Anyone with information about Darold's whereabouts or what happened that day is urged to contact the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
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person
Lead #4What was Darold's experience level as a boater, and did he have any known safety concerns or personal issues at the time?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP21056. Missing person: Darold Allen Stryffeler.
Last known contact: 1986-07-19 in Gaston, Washington, OR. Circumstances: Darold Stryffeler was last seen on July 19, 1986 while boating on Hagg Lake.
Demographics: 20 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 130 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Washington County Sheriff's Office | 86-510911.
Timeline of Events
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1986-07-19
Last Seen Boating
Darold Allen Stryffeler was last seen on July 19, 1986 while boating on Hagg Lake near Gaston, Washington.
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Case Information
Incident:July 19, 1986
Last Updated:June 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 19, 1986
Last Updated:June 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5038462700
You can remain anonymous