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Fred Philip Akelkok
Missing Person · Open
31 years waiting · since 1995
Missing Person: Fred Philip Akelkok
Justice for Fred Philip Akelkok — the trail went cold in 1995, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Why was the snow machine found on the riverbank? Was there evidence of an accident or struggle?
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location
Lead #2What conditions existed on the Nushagak River on February 17, 1995? Could ice thickness or weather have played a role?
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evidence
Lead #3Were there any personal belongings or clothing found near the snow machine or in the surrounding area?
Fred Philip Akelkok, a 41-year-old Alaska Native man, disappeared on February 17, 1995, after his snow machine was found abandoned on the bank of the Nushagak River near Snag Point in Dillingham, Alaska. Despite searches of the area, he was never located, leaving questions about whether he fell through ice, became lost, or met with foul play. The case remains unsolved and investigators continue to seek information about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone see Fred or his snow machine on the day he disappeared or in the days before?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP66462. Missing person: Fred Philip Akelkok.
Last known contact: 1995-02-17 in Dillingham, Dillingham, AK. Circumstances: Fred went missing after his snow machine was found on the bank of the Nushagak river near Snag Point.
Searches of the area were unsuccessful in locating him. Demographics: 41 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 160 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Gray coat Black snowpants; Footwear: Boots.
Investigating agency: Dillingham Police Department | 950001375 | 1995-02-19.
Timeline of Events
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1995-02-17
Fred Philip Akelkok goes missing
Last known contact in Dillingham, Alaska
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1995-02-17
Snow machine found
Fred's snow machine discovered on the bank of the Nushagak River near Snag Point
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1995-02-19
Investigation begins
Dillingham Police Department initiates investigation; searches of the area conducted but unsuccessful
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Case Information
Incident:February 17, 1995
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 17, 1995
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9078425354
You can remain anonymous