The person at the center of this case
George Peter Smith, Sr.
Missing Person · Open
17 years waiting · since 2009
Missing Person: George Peter Smith, Sr.
Justice for George Peter Smith, Sr. — the trail went cold in 2009, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Was the snowmachine recovered from the river, and did it provide clues about the circumstances of the accident?
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witness
Lead #2Were there hunting companions or other witnesses present at the time of the incident who could provide details?
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location
Lead #3What search methods were used in the river, and were they adequate given the remote location and ice conditions?
George Peter Smith, Sr., a 79-year-old Alaska Native man, went missing on April 30, 2009, when his snowmachine broke through ice on the Ugalikthluk River while hunting near Togiak, Alaska. Despite search efforts in the area, he was not located. The case remains unsolved, and questions persist about the exact circumstances and whether recovery efforts were exhaustive given the remote location and harsh conditions.
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clue
Lead #4Has any physical evidence or remains been discovered in the Ugalikthluk River or surrounding area in the years since the disappearance?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP67244. Missing person: George Peter Smith, Sr..
Last known contact: 2009-04-30 in Togiak, Dillingham, AK. Circumstances: George's snowmachine broke through the ice on the Ugalikthluk River while hunting near Togiak, AK.
Searches of the area were unsuccessful in locating him. Demographics: 79 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 164 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 090034025 | 2009-04-30.
Timeline of Events
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2009-04-30
Snowmachine accident
George Peter Smith, Sr. was hunting near Togiak when his snowmachine broke through ice on the Ugalikthluk River.
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2009-04-30
Search initiated
Alaska State Troopers began search and rescue operations in the area following the incident.
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Case Information
Incident:April 30, 2009
Last Updated:July 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 30, 2009
Last Updated:July 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
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