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James Burk Missing Person Case

Last seen in Nenana, Alaska on Sep 09, 2023

Victim Details

Created

Oct 03, 2023

Case Added

Jan 12, 2024

Firstname

James

Lastname

Burk

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

68 inches

Weight

160 lbs

Ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Sep 09, 2023

City

Nenana

State

Alaska

County

Yukon–Koyukuk Census Area

Tribal Land

Agency ID

130265

Agency Name

Alaska State Troopers

Agency City

Anchorage

Agency State

Alaska

Agency County

Anchorage Borough

Agency Zip Code

99507

Agency Contact

Malia Miller

Contact Job Title

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

Agency Address

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

Agency Phone

9072695511

Agency Jurisdiction

State

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

AK23097383

Agency Report Date

2023-09-11

Primary Agency

Alaska State Troopers

CaseContributors

1058

Hair Color

Gray or Partially Gray

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

07/20/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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On the morning of September 9, 2023, 67-year-old James Michael Burk departed from Nenana, Alaska, embarking on a journey down the Tanana River. He was operating a distinctive black Alweld skiff with neon green trim and a rear cabin. His plan was to spend the night in the Swanneck Slough area before proceeding to his fish camp located near the Kantishna River. He was expected to make his return trip to Nenana on the evening of September 10, 2023. Concern arose when Burk, a resident of Manley, did ...

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