The person at the center of this case
Donald George Macvicar
Missing Person · Unsolved
70 years waiting · since 1956
Missing Person: Donald George Macvicar
Justice for Donald George Macvicar — the trail went cold in 1956, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1An uninflated Mae West life vest was associated with the incident—was it recovered from the scene or found with the victim?
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clue
Lead #2What were the specific circumstances of the boating accident and were there any witnesses present?
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location
Lead #3Why was the victim at Chandler Lake when last known contact was in Kotzebue—what was the purpose of the boating activity?
Donald George Macvicar, a 26-year-old man, went missing on July 20, 1956, following a boating accident at Chandler Lake near Kotzebue, Alaska, and is presumed to have drowned. Despite the passage of nearly seven decades, the exact circumstances of the accident and whether a thorough search was conducted remain unclear from available records. Anyone with information about this incident or details regarding boating operations in the area during that time period is encouraged to contact the Alaska State Troopers.
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Lead #4Was a search and rescue operation conducted, and if so, what were the findings?
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NamUs case MP68254. Missing person: Donald George Macvicar.
Last known contact: 1956-07-20 in Kotzebue, Northwest Arctic, AK. Circumstances: Donald was involved in a boating accident In Chandler Lake and is presumed to have drowned.
Demographics: 26 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 165 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Unknown.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Uninflated Mae West life vest. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 960083041 | 1996-12-11.
Timeline of Events
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1956-07-20
Boating accident at Chandler Lake
Donald George Macvicar was involved in a boating accident at Chandler Lake and is presumed to have drowned. He was wearing an uninflated Mae West life vest.
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Case Information
Incident:July 20, 1956
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 20, 1956
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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