The person at the center of this case
Donald Venes Jr.
Missing Person · Open
19 years waiting · since 2007
Missing Person: Donald Venes Jr.
Justice for Donald Venes Jr. — the trail went cold in 2007, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1What search and recovery efforts were conducted in the Kuskokwim River following the incident?
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witness
Lead #2Were there witnesses present at the time of the fall who could provide details about the circumstances?
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Lead #3Has any physical evidence or remains ever been recovered from the river?
Donald Venes Jr., a 28-year-old Alaska Native man, fell overboard into the Kuskokwim River at the mouth of the Bering Sea on August 26, 2007, while in Bethel, Alaska. Despite search efforts, he was not recovered from the cold waters. The case remains open as authorities continue to seek any information about his fate or possible recovery.
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NamUs case MP36487. Missing person: Donald Venes Jr..
Last known contact: 2007-08-26 in Bethel, Bethel, AK. Circumstances: Donald Venes fell overboard into the Kuskokwin River at the mouth of the Bering Sea.
Demographics: 28 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native. Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 150 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Red tank top Red Carhartt type pants. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 070073876 | 2007-08-26.
Timeline of Events
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2007-08-26
Fall overboard
Donald Venes Jr. fell overboard into the Kuskokwim River at the mouth of the Bering Sea in Bethel, Alaska
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Case Information
Incident:August 26, 2007
Last Updated:August 14, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 26, 2007
Last Updated:August 14, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous