Robert Davis Missing Person Case

Jul 24, 2013

Mar 28, 2024

Robert

Davis

66

49

66 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

On October 22, 2008, a 49-year-old man named Robert Allen Davis vanished into the frigid waters of the Bering Sea. He was working aboard the 93-foot fishing vessel, the Katmai, in the tumultuous area of the Aleutian Islands, approximately 100 miles to the west of Adak, Alaska. Robert, a Caucasian male with black hair and brown eyes, stood at five feet, six inches tall and weighed around 200 pounds. His life at sea was etched into his appearance, marked by scars on his forehead, left knee, left wrist, and nose, along with a tattoo on his left shoulder. The last time anyone saw him, he was wearing an orange survival suit, a piece of gear that ultimately offered no guarantee against the unforgiving power of the ocean. The F/V Katmai was a cod and crab fishing vessel, and on that fateful day, it encountered severe weather conditions that proved to be insurmountable. The vessel sank, throwing its crew into a desperate fight for survival in the icy Alaskan waters. In the chaos that ensued, Robert and another crew member, Carlos Zabala, were lost to the sea. A massive search and rescue operation was launched by the U.S. Coast Guard, battling the same harsh elements that had claimed the ship. While some crew members were miraculously rescued, the search for Robert and Carlos yielded no signs of the missing men. The orange of Robert's survival suit, designed for visibility, was swallowed by the vast, gray expanse of the sea. The investigation into the sinking of the Katmai and the disappearance of its crew members was handled by the Alaska State Troopers. For the families of Robert Davis and Carlos Zabala, the lack of answers brought an enduring sense of loss and uncertainty. The case is a somber reminder of the inherent dangers faced by those who make their living on the sea, particularly in the notoriously treacherous waters off the coast of Alaska. The official narrative concluded that Robert Allen Davis and Carlos Zabala were lost after the fishing vessel they were working on sank, leaving behind heartbroken loved ones and a lingering mystery in the depths of the ocean. The incident highlights the perilous nature of the fishing industry and the profound impact such tragedies have on the tight-knit communities that depend on it.

Oct 22, 2008

Aleutian Islands

Alaska

Aleutians East Borough

No

22689

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

080088302

2008-10-22

Alaska State Troopers

Black

Brown

Brown

07/03/2026