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Bach Nguyen Missing Person Case

Last seen in Dillon Beach, California on Jun 26, 2011

Victim Details

Jul 07, 2011

Nov 11, 2022

Bach

Nguyen

63

48

66 inches

165 lbs

Asian

Male

Jun 26, 2011

Dillon Beach

California

Marin County

94929

10440

Marin County Sheriff's Office

San Rafael

California

Marin County

94903

1600 Los Gamos Drive #200, California

4154737250

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.marinsheriff.org/

SO11-3473

2011-06-26

Marin County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

No

07/02/2026


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Bach Van Nguyen, 48, disappeared on June 26, 2011, while navigating Tomales Bay near Dillon Beach, California. He was aboard a 12-foot aluminum motorboat, ferrying family and friends between Lawson’s Landing and the tip of Tomales Point. After dropping off his passengers, Nguyen was seen returning to the beach when he fell out of the boat and was heard screaming for help. A woman nearby witnessed the incident through binoculars and immediately alerted authorities.

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Last Seen: Jun 26, 2011

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  • Missing boater identified as Vacaville man - The Press Democrat
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP11611 | NamUs
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    Was anyone aware that Nguyen's boat had a history of mechanical issues before this tragic event? I w... ...Read More
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