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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6053) and 4 other sources
On a summer afternoon in Washington, 15-year-old Joshua Feebeck, a male with brown hair and blue eyes, vanished on July 7, 2007. He was from the Concrete area, and on that fateful day, he was enjoying time on the water. The last reported sighting of Joshua was in the Skagit River, a detail that has become central to the understanding of his disappearance. While some sources state he was last seen in Mount Vernon, the circumstances of his disappearance point to a tragic accident on the water.

The events leading up to Joshua's disappearance involved a boating incident with a friend. He and his sixteen-year-old companion had floated their boat down Pressentin Creek, which flows into the much larger Skagit River. As they were attempting to exit the boat, it capsized and sank. In the chaos that ensued, Joshua reportedly became entangled in the boat's line and was pulled underwater. His friend made efforts to save him but was unsuccessful.

Witnesses at the scene were able to rescue Joshua's friend from the turbulent water, but Joshua himself was swept away and could not be found. In the immediate aftermath, an extensive search was launched to find the missing teenager. Despite these thorough efforts, Joshua was never located. The official investigation into his disappearance is handled by the Skagit County Sheriff's Office. The prevailing belief among authorities is that Joshua tragically drowned in the river that day. The case is classified as a lost or injured missing person. This overview encapsulates the heartbreaking story of a young life lost in a sudden and unforeseen accident, leaving a family and community with unanswered questions and enduring grief.

Last Seen: Jul 7, 2007