The person at the center of this case
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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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why was Jack not wearing a life jacket despite working on a commercial fishing vessel in dangerous conditions?
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witness
Lead #2What additional details can the rescue swimmer and other crew members provide about the exact circumstances and timing of the wave that separated them?
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location
Lead #3Were comprehensive search and recovery operations conducted in the waters off Dillingham given the high seas conditions?
Jack Oscar Lundgren, a 30-year-old commercial fisherman, went missing on November 6, 1996, after falling overboard from the F/V Platonida while freeing tangled crab pots in rough seas near Dillingham, Alaska. Though a rescue swimmer briefly held him, a large wave separated them and Jack was never recovered. Despite search efforts, the circumstances of his fate in the high winds and cold waters remain unknown, and his case remains open.
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Lead #4Could currents, tides, or seasonal conditions in the area provide clues about where remains might have drifted?
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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 overboard from F/V Platonida while running to free two tangled crab pots. High winds and high seas were present. He was not wearing a life jacket.
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1996-11-06
Rescue swimmer intervention
A rescue swimmer from the F/V was able to get hold of Jack after he went overboard, but a large wave pulled him away before retrieval could be completed.
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1996-11-07
Investigation initiated
Alaska State Troopers began investigation into the missing person case.
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Case Information
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
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