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Hermann Samitsch, aged 78, was last seen on December 6, 2017, in Marathon, Florida. On that day, Samitsch departed Boot Key Harbor on a solo journey aboard a 39-foot 1972 Pearson sailboat, which had a malfunctioning engine and minimal navigation equipment. He was en route to visit family in Panama and intended to arrive by Christmas. However, he never reached his destination, and no further contact was made.
The sailboat, lacking critical operational systems, raised concerns about his s ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 06, 2017
The sailboat, lacking critical operational systems, raised concerns about his s ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 06, 2017
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Hermann
Samitsch
85
78
72 inches
200 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Dec 06, 2017
Marathon
Florida
Monroe County
33050
234
83497
Monroe County Sheriff's Office - Major Crimes Unit
MARATHON
Florida
Monroe County
33050
3103 OVERSEAS HWY, Florida
3052892410
County
Law Enforcement
MCSO20OFF01671
2020-03-04
Monroe County Sheriff's Office - Major Crimes Unit
8281
White
Brown
Brown
11/27/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
Hey everyone, I’ve been following Hermann Samitsch's disappearance since it happened and something... ...Read More
06/01/2024
06/01/2024
Hey everyone, I’ve been following the Hermann Samitsch case and something that's been on my mind i... ...Read More
04/22/2023
04/22/2023
Anyone familiar with sailing know how reliable a 1972 Pearson sailboat would be for a journey like t... ...Read More
01/05/2023
01/05/2023
