The person at the center of this case
Michael Rezo Cook
Missing Person · Unsolved
27 years waiting · since 1998
Missing Person: Michael Rezo Cook
Justice for Michael Rezo Cook — the trail went cold in 1998, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1How did Michael fall overboard from the vessel? Was there a slip, accident, or other circumstance?
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witness
Lead #2What did the crewman who attempted the rescue observe about Michael's condition and the circumstances?
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clue
Lead #3Michael was not wearing a life jacket or survival gear—why was he unequipped in these conditions?
Michael Rezo Cook, a 43-year-old fisherman, went missing on November 5, 1998, from the fishing vessel Providence in the Bering Sea approximately 87 miles west-northwest of Port Moller, Alaska. A crewman attempted a water rescue after Michael fell overboard, but Michael submerged before reaching him. Despite search efforts, he was never recovered, and the circumstances of how he entered the water remain unclear.
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Lead #4Why was the search effort unsuccessful despite immediate response in the Bering Sea?
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NamUs case MP67210. Missing person: Michael Rezo Cook.
Last known contact: 1998-11-05 in Dillingham, Dillingham, AK. Circumstances: Michael went missing from fishing vessel Providence in the Bering Sea approximately 87 miles WNW of Port Moller.
A crewman jumped into the water in an attempt to rescue him, but Michael went under water before he could reach him. Despite search efforts, Michael was never located.
Demographics: 43 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Not wearing a life jacket or survival gear; Clothing: Orange Helly Hansen rain suit (pants/coat); Footwear: Black xtra tuff rubber boots. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 980073891 | 1998-11-05.
Timeline of Events
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1998-11-05
Michael Rezo Cook goes missing
Michael went missing from fishing vessel Providence in the Bering Sea approximately 87 miles WNW of Port Moller. A crewman jumped into the water in an attempt to rescue him, but Michael went under water before he could be reached.
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Case Information
Incident:November 5, 1998
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 5, 1998
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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