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Bernhard Fricke Missing Person Case

Last seen in St Augustine, Florida on Apr 06, 2000

Victim Details

Oct 25, 2018

Feb 13, 2023

Bernhard

Fricke

86

60

68 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 06, 2000

St Augustine

Florida

St. Johns County

32084

No

41533

St. Johns County Sheriffs Office

St. Augustine

Florida

St. Johns County

32084

Eugene Tolbert

Detective Sergeant

4015 Lewis Speedway, Florida

9048248304

County

Law Enforcement

www.sjso.org

SJSO00OFF144084

2000-05-23

St. Johns County Sheriffs Office

na

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/15/2026


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Bernhard Fricke, a 60-year-old experienced sailor from Germany, was last seen on April 6, 2000, while attempting to sail from St. Augustine, Florida, to Germany in his 30-foot catamaran, the *Anna V*. Fricke had successfully completed trans-Atlantic voyages before and was in regular communication with his family during the journey. In his last email, Fricke mentioned feeling seasick and reported damage to his vessel. He intended to stop in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, for repairs before continuing. ...
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Last Seen: Apr 06, 2000

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  • Bernhard Fricke - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP53037 - Office of Justice Programs

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