Gunther Frank

Missing
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Gunther Frank, a 35-year-old photographer from Bellingham, Washington, went missing on June 5, 2009, after a tragic boating accident in Bellingham Bay. He and his friend, Sean "Donkey" Mansfield, were aboard an 18-foot sailboat with four others when it capsized during the early morning hours. The group had set out on a sunset sail to Chuckanut Island, but their return was met with unexpected severe weather. Strong winds of 40-50 mph caused the boat to capsize near the Post Point shoal.

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Last Seen: Jun 05, 2009
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    Victim Details

    Jun 24, 2024

    Jun 24, 2024

    Gunther

    Frank

    50

    35

    71 inches

    160 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Jun 05, 2009

    Bellingham

    Washington

    Whatcom County

    No

    145336

    Whatcom County Sheriff's Office

    Bellingham

    Washington

    Whatcom County

    98225

    Samantha Robinson

    Detective

    311 Grand Avenue, Washington

    3607786600

    County

    Law Enforcement

    http://www.whatcomcounty.us/200/Sheriff

    24A12599

    2009-06-05

    Whatcom County Sheriff's Office

    Brown

    Blue

    Blue

    10/02/2024


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