
The person at the center of this case
Mark Alan Hanes
Justice for Mark Alan Hanes — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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What was the condition of the recovered boat and were there signs of struggle or accident?
Where exactly on Bull Shoals Lake was the boat found relative to where Mark was last seen fishing?
Were there other fishermen or boaters on the lake that day who may have witnessed Mark or his boat?
Mark Alan Hanes, a 48-year-old man, disappeared on April 24, 2026, while fishing on Bull Shoals Lake near Lakeview, Arkansas; his boat was recovered but he has not been found. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear—whether he fell overboard, encountered an accident, or left voluntarily. Anyone with information about Mark's whereabouts or activities that day is urged to contact the Baxter County Sheriff's Office.
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Mark had $180 in cash on him—does this suggest he planned to return or meet someone?
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NamUs case MP158310. Missing person: Mark Alan Hanes.
Last known contact: 2026-04-24 in Lakeview, Baxter, AR. Circumstances: Mark Hanes was fishing on Bull Shoals Lake when he went missing on April 24, 2026.
Mark's boat was recovered but he has not been seen since. Demographics: 48 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 1 in, 130 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: white sunglasses with blue lenses; Clothing: grey shirt; Clothing: black cargo pants; Clothing: grey tractor supply ball cap; Other: Had $180.00 dollars on person Shoe size mens 9 xxl shirt size xl pants size.
Investigating agency: Baxter County Sheriff's Office | 2604250814 | 2026-04-25.
Mark Alan Hanes was fishing on Bull Shoals Lake when he went missing. His boat was later recovered but he has not been seen since.
Baxter County Sheriff's Office initiated investigation into Mark's disappearance.
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