
The person at the center of this case
Peter Joseph F. Sallaffie
Justice for Peter Joseph F. Sallaffie — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.
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What was the condition of the snowmachine and was it recovered from the river?
Was Peter wearing a life jacket or survival gear when he went into the water?
How far downstream from Tuluksak did the incident occur and has the area been thoroughly searched?
Peter Joseph F. Sallaffie, a 25-year-old Alaska Native male, went missing on January 1, 2021, when his snowmachine broke through an open hole on the Kuskokwim River near Tuluksak, Alaska. The circumstances of what happened after the machine entered the water remain unclear, and it is unknown whether he was able to escape or if he is still in the area. Anyone with information about Peter's whereabouts or the incident is urged to contact the Alaska State Troopers.
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The Ruger .22 rifle he was carrying—was it recovered or is it still missing?
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NamUs case MP77335. Missing person: Peter Joseph F.
Sallaffie. Last known contact: 2021-01-01 in Tuluksak, Bethel, AK.
Circumstances: Peter was riding a snowmachine that went into an open hole on the Kuskokwim River down from Tuluksak. Demographics: 25 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 140 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Carrying a Ruger .22 rifle with a faded stock; Clothing: Black Carhartt snow pants Green jacket.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK21000385 | 2021-01-02.
Peter was riding a snowmachine that went into an open hole on the Kuskokwim River downstream from Tuluksak
Alaska State Troopers opened investigation case AK21000385
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