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James Kling Missing Person Case

Last seen in Glen Canyon, Utah on Jul 08, 1984

Victim Details

Mar 15, 2013

Apr 10, 2024

James

Kling

59

17

64 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 08, 1984

Glen Canyon

Utah

Kane County

93030

No

13271

Department of the Interior, National Park Service

Page

Arizona

,

ISB-IM-11-0421

1984-07-08

Department of the Interior, National Park Service

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/06/2026


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James Michael Kling, a 17-year-old from California, went missing on July 8, 1984, while vacationing with family at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah. He was last seen walking along the dock at the Dangling Rope Marina around 3:30 p.m., heading to the family’s rented houseboat to retrieve a t-shirt. Soon after, one of his flip-flops was found floating near the boat, and the other was discovered farther out in the lake later that evening.

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Last Seen: Jul 08, 1984

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    Does anyone have more information on the conditions at the Dangling Rope Marina back in the '80s, ar... ...Read More
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