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Samuel Shavings Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mekoryuk, Alaska on May 26, 2025

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In the remote coastal village of Mekoryuk, Alaska, the community was struck with worry when 72-year-old Samuel Shavings was reported missing on May 26, 2025. Mr. Shavings, along with two other men, was aboard a 22- to 24-foot Ocean Pro skiff when it was overcome by rough waters and sank off the coast of Nunivak Island. One of the men managed to swim to the shore, but Mr. Shavings and 65-year-old Albert Williams were lost to the turbulent sea. The news prompted an immediate and extensive search e ...Read More
Last Seen: May 26, 2025

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    • Victim Details

    Jun 04, 2025

    Jun 04, 2025

    Samuel

    Shavings

    72

    72

    67 inches

    190 lbs

    American Indian / Alaska Native

    Male

    May 26, 2025

    Mekoryuk

    Alaska

    Bethel Census Area

    Mekoryuk

    No

    170401

    Alaska State Troopers

    Anchorage

    Alaska

    Anchorage Borough

    99507

    Malia Miller

    Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

    5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

    9072695511

    State

    Law Enforcement

    AK25050441

    2025-05-26

    Alaska State Troopers

    10112

    Black

    Brown

    Brown

    Yes

    06/30/2026


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    Hello all,
    I’ve been following Samuel's case with a lot of interest and can't believe how vast ... ...Read More
    06/01/2025

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