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George Tonsgard Missing Person Case

Last seen in Juneau, Alaska on Jul 15, 1956

Victim Details

Created

Jun 08, 2011

Case Added

Jul 30, 2024

Firstname

George

Lastname

Tonsgard

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

68 inches

Weight

175 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jul 15, 1956

City

Juneau

State

Alaska

County

Juneau Borough

Zip Code

Juneau

Tribal Land

Agency ID

10281

Agency Name

Juneau Police Department

Agency City

Juneau

Agency State

Alaska

Agency County

Juneau Borough

Agency Zip Code

99801

Agency Contact

Patrick Taylor

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

6255 Alaway Avenue, Alaska

Agency Phone

9075860600

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.juneaupolice.com

Agency Case #

01-34079

Agency Report Date

1956-07-15

Primary Agency

Juneau Police Department

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

08/25/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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In the summer of 1956, a sense of loss befell the community of Juneau, Alaska, with the disappearance of George Alfred Tonsgard. On July 15th, the 28-year-old man was scuba diving in the cold, deep waters of the Gastineau Channel. He was last seen near a dock, equipped with his diving gear. What began as an underwater exploration ended in mystery, as George never resurfaced, leaving behind unanswered questions and a lasting sense of sorrow for those who knew him. The exact details of what transp ...

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Last Seen: Jul 15, 1956

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George Tonsgard Missing Person Case

Last seen in Juneau, Alaska on Jul 15, 1956

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