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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 #1What were the exact circumstances of how the fishing gear caught and pulled Moran overboard?
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witness
Lead #2Were there other crew members aboard the Western Queen who witnessed the incident and can provide details?
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Lead #3What is the current status and location of the fishing vessel Western Queen?
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 in the incident. The case remains open with the Alaska State Troopers, and anyone with information about the circumstances 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.
Timeline of Events
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2002-11-04
Pulled overboard from fishing vessel
Michael Allen Moran was pulled overboard by fishing gear while 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 18, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 4, 2002
Last Updated:September 18, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous