The person at the center of this case
Nick Alfred Zaukar
Missing Person · Unsolved
25 years waiting · since 2000
Missing Person: Nick Alfred Zaukar
Justice for Nick Alfred Zaukar — the trail went cold in 2000, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1What did the witnesses observe about the vehicle's trajectory and the ice conditions at the time?
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evidence
Lead #2Were there any search and recovery efforts conducted on the Holitna River, and what were the findings?
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location
Lead #3What are the specific conditions and hazards on the Holitna River during winter travel?
Nick Alfred Zaukar, a 44-year-old Alaska Native male, went missing on December 15, 2000, while traveling on the Holitna River near Bethel, Alaska. Witnesses reported seeing his vehicle's taillights disappear as he veered into open water and fell through ice. He is presumed to have drowned, though his remains have not been recovered.
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clue
Lead #4Why was Nick traveling on the Holitna River in December, and was this a regular route?
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NamUs case MP66688. Missing person: Nick Alfred Zaukar.
Last known contact: 2000-12-15 in Bethel, Bethel, AK. Circumstances: Nick was last seen on the Holitna River traveling back to Sleetmute.
Witnesses reported seeing his taillights disappear and he veered into the open water, falling into the ice. He is presumed to have drowned.
Demographics: 44 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 150 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 000083414 | 2000-12-16.
Timeline of Events
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2000-12-15
Nick Zaukar goes missing on Holitna River
Last seen traveling on the Holitna River heading back to Sleetmute. Witnesses reported seeing his vehicle's taillights disappear as he veered into open water and fell through ice.
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2000-12-16
Investigation initiated
Alaska State Troopers began investigation into the disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:December 15, 2000
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 15, 2000
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous