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Vernon Pavil
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Missing Person: Vernon Pavil
Justice for Vernon Pavil — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What were the specific circumstances of Vernon's disappearance during Typhoon Halong? Was he swept away, sheltering, or missing from a known location?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses who last saw Vernon on October 12 or in the days following the typhoon?
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Lead #3Has search and rescue conducted a thorough search of Kwigillingok and surrounding areas given the severe weather conditions?
Vernon Pavil, a 71-year-old Alaska Native man, went missing in Kwigillingok, Alaska on October 12, 2025, after Typhoon Halong swept through the remote coastal village. He was last known to be in contact that same day, but circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. Anyone with information about Vernon's whereabouts is urged to contact the Alaska State Troopers.
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NamUs case MP151774. Missing person: Vernon Pavil.
Last known contact: 2025-10-12 in Kwigillingok, Bethel, AK. Circumstances: Missing after Typhoon Halong swept across Kwigillingok.
Demographics: 71 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native. Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 170 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK25103717 | 2025-10-12.
Timeline of Events
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2025-10-12
Vernon Pavil reported missing
Last known contact on October 12, 2025 in Kwigillingok following Typhoon Halong
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2025-10-12
Alaska State Troopers investigation initiated
Case MP151774 opened by Alaska State Troopers (AK25103717)
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Case Information
Incident:October 12, 2025
Last Updated:June 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 12, 2025
Last Updated:June 30, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous