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Christopher Panchyshyn Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oregon Inlet, North Carolina on Apr 09, 2011

Victim Details

Apr 12, 2011

Jan 12, 2024

Christopher

Panchyshyn

44

29

71 inches

175 lbs

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 09, 2011

Oregon Inlet

North Carolina

Dare County

21468

Dare County Sheriff's Office

Manteo

North Carolina

Dare County

27954

954 Marshall C Collins Drive, North Carolina

2524755980

County

Law Enforcement

11-2409-005

Dare County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

07/05/2026


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A deep-sea fishing trip with friends took a tragic turn for 29-year-old Christopher Panchyshyn on April 9, 2011, off the coast of Oregon Inlet, North Carolina. The 26-foot boat he was on encountered a series of large, rough waves, causing Christopher and two of his friends to be thrown overboard into the turbulent water. While his two companions were successfully rescued from the rough seas, Christopher, who was not wearing a life jacket, disappeared. At the time he went missing, Christopher was ...
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Last Seen: Apr 09, 2011

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  • Christopher James Panchyshyn - The Charley Project
  • Update: Search for missing man suspended - The Outer Banks Voice
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    Has anyone else been curious about the safety measures on that boat? I mean, it was a 26-footer, and... ...Read More
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