Alexander Henry Missing Person Case

Oct 31, 2023

Feb 08, 2024

Alexander

Henry

33

31

63 inches

120 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Male

In the early hours of a Tuesday in October 2023, the vast and unforgiving Kuskokwim River in Alaska became the scene of a tragedy. Alexander Matthew Henry, a 31-year-old male from Akiachak, was traveling in a boat near Bethel with two other individuals when the vessel capsized. The incident, which occurred on October 10, prompted an immediate response after one of the boaters was found alive on the riverbank, suffering from hypothermia. The discovery of this survivor triggered a large-scale search for the other two men, including Alexander. The search that followed involved multiple agencies and dedicated volunteers who combed the waters under challenging conditions. The Alaska State Troopers, the Alaska National Guard, and local search and rescue teams from Bethel, Akiachak, Kwethluk, and Napaskiak all participated in the extensive effort. Shortly after the search began, crews recovered the body of 26-year-old Brenton Napoka of Tuluksak. Despite their exhaustive efforts, initial searches for Alexander were unsuccessful, and the uncertainty of his whereabouts weighed heavily on his loved ones and the close-knit communities along the river. As the days turned into a longer, anxious wait, the search for Alexander continued. The community held onto hope, even as search teams considered the grim possibility that the powerful river currents had carried him far from the initial site of the accident. Regrettably, the case of Alexander Henry concluded with the confirmation that he was deceased. The tragic boating accident that began with a desperate call for help ended in profound loss, leaving a lasting sorrow within the community. The overview of the case is one of a sudden and heartbreaking incident on the water, followed by an intensive but ultimately somber recovery effort, highlighting the inherent dangers of river travel in the Alaskan wilderness.

Oct 10, 2023

Bethel

Alaska

Bethel Census Area

Bethel

No

131387

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

AK23108196

2023-10-10

Alaska State Troopers

Black

Brown

Brown

Yes

07/10/2026