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In the vast and unforgiving expanse of Alaska's Bristol Bay, the summer fishing season of 1948 was marked by the tragic disappearance of 34-year-old Oscar Axel Peterson. On July 6th of that year, while engaged in the demanding work of fishing in the remote waters near Dillingham, a sudden and unforeseen event occurred. Peterson accidentally fell overboard from his vessel into the frigid bay. The incident happened in an environment known for its treacherous conditions, where the cold, powerf ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 06, 1948

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Victim Details

Oct 09, 2025

Nov 16, 2025

Oscar

Peterson

111

34

68 inches

175 lbs

Uncertain

Male

Jul 06, 1948

Dillingham

Alaska

Dillingham Census Area

Dillingham

No

178474

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

AK14077373

Alaska State Troopers

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Yes

07/01/2026


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