The person at the center of this case
Nafiun R. Awal
Missing Person · Open
3 years waiting · since 2023
Missing Person: Nafiun R. Awal
Justice for Nafiun R. Awal — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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person
Lead #1What was the relationship and climbing experience level between Nafiun Awal and Eli Michel?
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evidence
Lead #2What equipment and supplies were the climbers carrying, and what was their planned route and timeline?
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Lead #3Why have extensive searches of the West Ridge area been unsuccessful in locating either climber?
Nafiun R. Awal, a 32-year-old male, went missing on May 5, 2023, while attempting to summit the West Ridge of Moose's Tooth in Denali National Park, Alaska, along with climbing partner Eli Michel. Both climbers disappeared during their mountaineering expedition, and extensive searches of the area have not located them. The challenging terrain and harsh conditions in Denali make recovery efforts difficult, and the circumstances of their disappearance remain unclear.
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Lead #4Were there any weather events, avalanches, or other hazardous conditions on the mountain around May 5, 2023?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP104176. Missing person: Nafiun R.
Awal. Last known contact: 2023-05-05 in Denali Park, Denali, AK.
Circumstances: Nafiun and Eli Michel (MP104177) are both missing after they attempted to summit the West Ridge of Moose's Tooth in Denali National Park. Searches of the area have been unsuccessful in finding them.
Demographics: 32 years, Male, Asian. Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 145 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: National Park Service | NP23115732 | 2023-05-07.
Timeline of Events
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2023-05-05
Last known contact
Nafiun R. Awal and Eli Michel last contacted in Denali Park while attempting to summit West Ridge of Moose's Tooth
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2023-05-07
Investigation initiated
National Park Service began investigation (NP23115732) following report of missing climbers
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Case Information
Incident:May 5, 2023
Last Updated:May 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 5, 2023
Last Updated:May 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9076839555
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