
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 was the condition and location of the fishing vessel Canis Majoris when the EPIRB was activated?
Why did the EPIRB activate—was it triggered manually, automatically due to vessel distress, or by accident?
What were David's planned activities and expected return time on February 20, 2025?
David Greg Klein, a 56-year-old fisherman, went missing on February 20, 2025, after an Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) alarm was activated from his fishing vessel, Canis Majoris, north of Thorne Bay, Alaska. Despite immediate Coast Guard search efforts in the area, neither David nor his vessel have been located. The circumstances surrounding the EPIRB activation remain unclear, and investigators are seeking information about what may have occurred aboard the vessel.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
Had David communicated with anyone before the EPIRB activation regarding his fishing trip or vessel status?
Are there any weather, mechanical, or other environmental factors that may have contributed to the emergency?
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Official wording
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.
Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacon alarm activated from fishing vessel Canis Majoris north of Thorne Bay. David Greg Klein reported missing. Coast Guard initiated search operations.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.