The person at the center of this case
Michael J. Sharp
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2020
Missing Person: Michael J. Sharp
Justice for Michael J. Sharp — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1What was the purpose and destination of the boat trip from Quinhagak?
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Lead #2Why were extensive searches of the area unable to locate the boat or any of the seven occupants?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any other boats or people in the area on October 20, 2020 who may have witnessed the group or the boat?
Michael J. Sharp, a 33-year-old Alaska Native male, disappeared on October 20, 2020, while traveling by boat from Quinhagak with six other people near the mouth of the Eek River in southwestern Alaska. The boat and all seven occupants vanished without a trace despite numerous search efforts in the area. The case remains unsolved, and authorities continue seeking information about what happened to this group during their river journey.
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Lead #4What were the weather and water conditions on the Eek River on the date of disappearance?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP75687. Missing person: Michael J.
Sharp. Last known contact: 2020-10-20 in Quinhagak, Bethel, AK.
Circumstances: Michael, Chad Chadwick, Neal Gutleben, Alexie Nose, Bernice Waska, Elizabeth Wassillie and Wilson Wassillie were traveling by boat from Quinhagak. Their boat was last seen near the mouth of the Eek river on 10/20/2020.
Numerous searches of the area were unsuccessful in locating them. Demographics: 33 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 130 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK20078884 | 2020-10-21.
Timeline of Events
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2020-10-20
Last known contact
Michael J. Sharp and six others were traveling by boat from Quinhagak; boat was last seen near the mouth of the Eek River
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2020-10-21
Investigation initiated
Alaska State Troopers opened case AK20078884 and began search operations
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Case Information
Incident:October 20, 2020
Last Updated:May 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 20, 2020
Last Updated:May 22, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
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