Mack Sturgill

Missing
Case Description
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Mack Sturgill, also known as "Red," went missing on March 25, 1971, during a tragic boating incident in Frenchman's Bay, Maine. Sturgill, along with five others, was clamming near Stave Island when their 16-foot outboard motorboat became entangled in a rope from an old lobster trap. This caused the boat to capsize in the rough waters, throwing all six occupants into the ocean. While one passenger was able to swim to safety on a nearby island, Sturgill and four others were lost.

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Last Seen: Mar 25, 1971
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    Aug 16, 2017

    Jul 18, 2024

    Mack

    Sturgill

    96

    42

    70 inches

    198 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Mar 25, 1971

    Frenchman's Bay

    Maine

    Washington County

    33916

    Maine Marine Patrol - Division II

    Lamoine

    Maine

    Hancock County

    04605

    Colin MacDonald

    Sergeant

    22 Coaling Station Lane, Maine

    2076673373

    State

    Law Enforcement

    MP71-1368

    Maine Marine Patrol - Division II

    Red/Auburn

    Blue

    Blue

    09/17/2024


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    06/28/2024
    Has anyone organized a search party for Mack yet? It might be helpful to cover more ground and poten... ...Read More
    04/04/2023
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