Gaye McDowell Missing from Whittier, Alaska age 60

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Gaye McDowell was reported missing Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, when the LifeGuard helicopter she was on was reported missing in Prince William Sound near Whittier, AK. Debris located across from Whittier Ferry Terminal in Passage Canal. An extensive 7 day search found no survivors. Also missing are Lance Brabham and Cameron Carter.
Last Seen: Dec 03, 2007

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Victim Details

created

Jun 26, 2018

Case Added

Apr 24, 2024

firstname

Gaye

lastname

McDowell

Current Age

77

Age at Disappearance

60

Height

62 inches

Weight

170 lbs

ethnicity

White / Caucasian

gender

Female

Last Seen

Dec 03, 2007

City

Whittier

State

Alaska

County

Valdez–Cordova Census Area

Tribal Land

No

vehicles

232

Agency ID

38658

Agency Name

Alaska State Troopers

Agency City

Anchorage

Agency State

Alaska

Agency County

Anchorage Borough

Agency Zip Code

99507

Agency Contact

Malia Miller

Contact Job Title

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

Agency Address

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

Agency Phone

9072695511

Agency Jurisdiction

State

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

070101275

Agency Report Date

2007-12-03

Primary Agency

Alaska State Troopers

caseContributors

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Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

12/02/2025

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Gaye McDowell
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