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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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Lead #1Jack was not wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident—would protective gear have improved survival chances?
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Lead #2The rescue swimmer who initially grabbed Jack may have critical details about the exact circumstances and wave conditions that separated them.
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Lead #3High winds and high seas were present at the time—were search and rescue operations conducted immediately after, and if so, what areas were covered?
Jack Oscar Lundgren, a 30-year-old 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 a large wave separated them in high winds and rough seas, and Jack was never recovered. The case remains unsolved, with questions about whether a life jacket might have changed the outcome and whether additional search efforts could have located him.
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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.
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1996-11-06
Jack Lundgren falls overboard
Jack Oscar Lundgren went overboard from the F/V Platonida while running to free two tangled crab pots during high winds and high seas. A rescue swimmer was able to grab him, but a large wave pulled him away and he was never seen again.
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Incident:November 6, 1996
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 6, 1996
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous