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James Toland Missing Person Case

Last seen in Togiak River, Alaska on May 26, 1993

Victim Details

Oct 09, 2019

Aug 31, 2023

James

Toland

89

56

74 inches

195 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 26, 1993

Togiak River

Alaska

Dillingham Census Area

No

64750

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

930031935

1993-05-28

Alaska State Troopers

9765

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

No

08/07/2026


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A tragic incident unfolded on May 26, 1993, in the remote wilderness of Alaska, leading to the disappearance of 56-year-old James Hewitt Toland. James, a Caucasian male with brown hair and hazel eyes, was canoeing with his wife on the Togiak River in the Dillingham Census Area when the unfortunate event occurred. At some point during their river journey, a mishap befell the couple, resulting in a devastating outcome.

The specifics of what went wrong on the river that day remain unclear, ...
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Last Seen: May 26, 1993

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    Has anyone else looked into the weather conditions the day James and his wife were on the Togiak Riv... ...Read More
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