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Duy Phan

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Case Description
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Duy Quang Phan, a 17-year-old from San Jose, California, went missing on April 17, 1992. He had traveled to Bean Hollow State Beach near Pescadero with friends. While at the beach, Duy entered the ocean and was caught in a strong undertow, pulling him out to sea. Despite immediate search efforts, including divers and a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter, Duy was never found. Authorities believe that he drowned, though his body was never recovered. Due to the circumstances, Duy is classified as a "lost/ ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 17, 1992
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  • Duy Phan - International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Have you seen this child? Duy Quang Phan - MissingKids.org
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    Victim Details

    Apr 15, 2010

    Feb 07, 2018

    Duy

    Phan

    49

    17

    63 inches

    115 lbs

    Asian

    Male

    Apr 17, 1992

    Pescadero

    California

    San Mateo County

    94060

    114

    26873

    San Jose Police Department

    San Jose

    California

    ,

    923190321

    San Jose Police Department

    Brown

    Brown

    Brown

    11/14/2025


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    Forum Posts (3)
    I came across Duy Quang Phan's case while doing some reading on unsolved missing persons from the 90... ...Read More
    10/05/2024
    Does anyone else find it puzzling that despite the intense search efforts right after Duy Phan went ... ...Read More
    09/24/2024
    Does anyone have more information about other incidents at Bean Hollow State Beach around the same t... ...Read More
    02/09/2023
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