Vanished in the Wilderness: The Unsolved Disappearance of Donald Hussen in Manley Hot Springs

A Quiet Life in Remote Alaska 

Donald Edward Hussen, a 67-year-old man, was a resident of Manley Hot Springs, Alaska—a secluded community nestled at the end of the Elliott Highway. Known for its natural hot springs and tight-knit population, Manley Hot Springs is a place where everyone knows each other. Hussen lived near the 134 Mile marker of the Elliott Highway, leading a life that, by all accounts, was peaceful and routine. His sudden disappearance in August 2019 sent shockwaves through this small community and remains a mystery to this day. 

The Night of Disappearance

On the evening of August 2, 2019, around 10:00 p.m., Hussen was last seen on foot at his residence near 134 Mile Elliott Highway. A game camera in the area captured images of him shortly before he was reported missing on August 3, 2019. In the photos, Hussen was wearing a dark baseball cap, a camouflage outer jacket over a dark hooded jacket, and dark pants. He was also carrying an Army-style sling bag. There were no signs of distress or indication that he planned to be away for an extended period. His direction of travel and destination remain unknown. ...Read More

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