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Jack Oscar Lundgren
Missing Person · Open
29 years waiting · since 1996
Missing Person: Jack Oscar Lundgren
Justice for Jack Oscar Lundgren — the trail went cold in 1996, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1Why was Jack not wearing a life jacket despite working on a commercial fishing vessel in high seas?
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clue
Lead #2What was the exact timeline and location of the rescue swimmer's contact with Jack, and how far did the wave carry him?
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witness
Lead #3Were there other crew members on the F/V Platonida who witnessed the incident and could provide additional details?
Jack Oscar Lundgren, a 30-year-old Alaska Native fisherman, went missing on November 6, 1996, after falling overboard from the crab fishing vessel F/V Platonida near Dillingham, Alaska while attempting to free tangled crab pots. A rescue swimmer managed to grab him, but high seas and strong winds caused a large wave to pull him away before he could be retrieved; he was not wearing a life jacket. Despite search efforts, Jack was never found, and the case remains open with the Alaska State Troopers.
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Lead #4What search and rescue operations were conducted in the waters near Dillingham after the incident?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP67252. Missing person: Jack Oscar Lundgren.
Last known contact: 1996-11-06 in Dillingham, Dillingham, AK. Circumstances: Jack went missing after falling overboard on the F/V "Platonida" while running to free two tangled crab pots.
A rescue swimmer from the F/V was able to get a hold of Jack after he went overboard, but while waiting to be retrieved a large wave pulled Jack away and he was never seen again. There were high winds and high seas.
Jack was not wearing a life jacket. Demographics: 30 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 165 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Rain gear.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 960076087 | 1996-11-07.
Timeline of Events
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1996-11-06
Jack Lundgren falls overboard
Jack went missing after falling overboard on the F/V Platonida while running to free two tangled crab pots. High winds and high seas were present. A rescue swimmer grabbed him but a large wave pulled him away before retrieval.
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1996-11-07
Investigation begins
Alaska State Troopers initiated investigation into the disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:November 6, 1996
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 6, 1996
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
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