
The person at the center of this case
David Greg Klein
Justice for David Greg Klein — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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What triggered the EPIRB activation on the Canis Majoris—mechanical failure, collision, or emergency situation?
Where is the fishing vessel Canis Majoris and what is its current condition?
Were there any weather or sea condition anomalies on February 20, 2025, in the Thorne Bay area?
David Greg Klein, a 56-year-old fishing vessel captain, went missing on February 20, 2025, after his boat's emergency beacon activated north of Thorne Bay, Alaska. Despite immediate Coast Guard search efforts, neither David nor his vessel, the Canis Majoris, were located. The circumstances remain unclear, and investigators seek any information about his whereabouts or the vessel's condition.
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Did David file a float plan or communicate with anyone before departing?
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NamUs case MP141838. Missing person: David Greg Klein.
Last known contact: 2025-02-20 in Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway, AK. Circumstances: The United States Coast Guard (USCG) received an Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) alarm activation in the area North of Thorne Bay coming from the fishing vessel David owns, Canis Majoris.
Searches of the area were unsuccessful in locating David or his vessel. Demographics: 56 years, Male, Uncertain.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 200 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK25016172 | 2025-02-20.
David Greg Klein last known contact in Ketchikan. EPIRB alarm activated from fishing vessel Canis Majoris north of Thorne Bay.
United States Coast Guard received EPIRB activation and conducted search operations in the area north of Thorne Bay. Searches were unsuccessful in locating David or his vessel.
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