Gilbert Ungott Missing Person Case

Dec 19, 2016

Dec 29, 2023

Gilbert

Ungott

61

43

62 inches

195 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Male

In the remote community of Gambell, Alaska, a sense of unease settled over the residents in the days following September 8, 2007. This was the last time anyone had seen 43-year-old Gilbert "Gill" Levi Ungott, a local man who seemed to vanish without a trace. An American Indian / Alaska Native male, Gilbert was a familiar face in the close-knit town. On the night he disappeared, he had attended a party, and was last seen in the early morning hours. He was wearing light blue jeans, a gray and black jacket, hiking boots, and a navy-colored baseball cap, along with his glasses. Concern mounted when it was realized that not only was Gilbert missing, but so was his green Honda Foreman four-wheeler, his primary mode of transportation in the rugged landscape. The official report of his disappearance was filed with the Alaska State Troopers on September 9, 2007, sparking an immediate and extensive search of the surrounding area. The search efforts were comprehensive, involving community members and officials who scoured the land on ATVs and on foot. The search also took to the water with boats and to the air with aircraft, all hoping to find any sign of Gilbert or his missing four-wheeler. Despite these exhaustive efforts that covered a wide and challenging terrain, no trace of Gilbert or his vehicle was ever discovered, deepening the mystery and the anguish for his family and friends. The days turned into weeks, and then into years, with no new leads or information to shed light on what happened to Gilbert Ungott. His case remains an active missing persons investigation, a painful and unresolved chapter for the community of Gambell. The lack of any evidence has left his loved ones with a multitude of unanswered questions. The vast and unforgiving Alaskan wilderness holds the secret of his whereabouts, leaving a void in the hearts of those who knew him. The disappearance of Gilbert Ungott is a stark reminder of how someone can vanish, even in a place where everyone knows their neighbors, leaving behind only memories and an enduring mystery.

Sep 08, 2007

Gambell

Alaska

Nome Census Area

No

19184

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

070078267

2007-09-09

Alaska State Troopers

Black

Brown

Brown

07/15/2026