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Michael Allen Moran
Missing Person · Open
23 years waiting · since 2002
Missing Person: Michael Allen Moran
Justice for Michael Allen Moran — the trail went cold in 2002, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1No body was recovered despite the presumed drowning in the Bering Sea—what factors affected search and recovery efforts?
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witness
Lead #2Were there other crew members aboard the Western Queen who witnessed the incident and can provide details about the circumstances?
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clue
Lead #3What specific fishing gear was involved in pulling Moran overboard, and could equipment failure have been a contributing factor?
Michael Allen Moran, a 35-year-old fisherman, was pulled overboard by fishing gear while working aboard the fishing vessel Western Queen on November 4, 2002, approximately 15 miles southeast of St. George Island in the Bering Sea. He is presumed to have drowned, though his body was never recovered. The case remains open with the Alaska State Troopers, and anyone with information about the incident or potential sightings is urged to contact authorities.
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NamUs case MP66682. Missing person: Michael Allen Moran.
Last known contact: 2002-11-04 in Dillingham, Dillingham, AK. Circumstances: Michael was pulled overboard by fishing gear onboard fishing vessel Western Queen, approximately 15 miles southeast of St.
George Island in the Bering Sea. He is presumed to have drowned.
Demographics: 35 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 150 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Rain pants Sweatshirt. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 020079502 | 2002-11-04.
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2002-11-04
Michael Moran pulled overboard
Michael Allen Moran was pulled overboard by fishing gear while working aboard the fishing vessel Western Queen, approximately 15 miles southeast of St. George Island in the Bering Sea. He is presumed to have drowned.
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Case Information
Incident:November 4, 2002
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 4, 2002
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous