The person at the center of this case
George Charles Puhac
Missing Person · Open
4 years waiting · since 2021
Missing Person: George Charles Puhac
Justice for George Charles Puhac — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was George planning to walk from Barrow to Kaktovik, and what route would he have taken across the remote Arctic terrain?
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evidence
Lead #2What was found during the area searches, and what specific locations were covered?
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timeline
Lead #3Were there any sightings or contacts reported between June 19 and when the search was initiated on June 20?
George Charles Puhac, a 40-year-old man, disappeared on June 19, 2021, after leaving Calvary Bible Baptist Church in Barrow, Alaska, stating he intended to walk to Kaktovik. Despite extensive searches of the area, no trace of him has been found. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and authorities continue to seek information about his whereabouts.
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Lead #4Did George have any known medical conditions, mental health concerns, or reasons to leave the area?
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NamUs case MP82788. Missing person: George Charles Puhac.
Last known contact: 2021-06-19 in Barrow, North Slope, AK. Circumstances: George was last seen at Calvary Bible Baptist Church.
He said he was going to walk to Kaktovik. He hasn't been seen or heard from since.
Searches of the area have been unsuccessful in locating him. Demographics: 40 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 2 in, 140 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Pittsburgh baseball cap; Clothing: Light blue jeans White t-shirt Black jacket Neon sweater; Footwear: White shoes.
Investigating agency: North Slope Borough Police Department | 21010469 | 2021-06-20.
Timeline of Events
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2021-06-19
Last Sighting at Church
George was last seen at Calvary Bible Baptist Church in Barrow. He stated he was going to walk to Kaktovik.
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2021-06-20
Investigation Initiated
North Slope Borough Police Department initiated investigation into his disappearance. Case number MP82788 filed with NamUs.
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Case Information
Incident:June 19, 2021
Last Updated:May 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 19, 2021
Last Updated:May 22, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9078526111
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