Leif Osmar Missing Person Case

Mar 17, 2020

Dec 26, 2023

Leif

Osmar

49

38

73 inches

156 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the vast and rugged landscape of Alaska, 38-year-old Leif Osmar, a male from Kasilof, vanished on September 8, 2014, after embarking on a kayaking trip in the Cook Inlet near Clam Gulch. His family grew concerned when he did not return after an unusually long time. His father reported him missing the following afternoon, sparking an immediate and intensive search effort. Family members discovered his truck parked on the beach near their family fish camp, suggesting he had launched his kayak sometime between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the day he was last seen. Compounding the concern was the fact that his life jacket was found at his home, and it was believed he did not take any survival gear with him on his excursion into the notoriously unpredictable waters of the Cook Inlet. The search for Leif was a collaborative effort involving the U.S. Coast Guard, the Alaska State Troopers, and the Alaska National Guard. Search crews worked tirelessly through the day and night, combing the area for any sign of the missing kayaker. Their efforts led to a somber discovery: Leif's blue, 13-foot single-person kayak was found capsized approximately one mile offshore from Clam Gulch. A life jacket, though not the one from his home, was found floating about 300 yards away from the overturned vessel. Despite the calm weather conditions during the search, there was no other trace of Leif Osmar. After days of extensive searching by air and sea, the official search was suspended. The decision to call off the active search was a difficult one for all involved, and heartfelt condolences were extended to Leif's family. The search would only resume if new information or evidence came to light. The discovery of his capsized kayak led authorities to presume he had drowned. The case of Leif Osmar remains a painful memory for his loved ones and the community, a stark reminder of the power and unforgiving nature of the Alaskan wilderness. His disappearance underscores the inherent risks of venturing into the wild, even for those familiar with its challenges. The unresolved nature of his vanishing leaves a lingering sense of loss and unanswered questions for his family.

Sep 08, 2014

Clam Gulch

Alaska

Kenai Peninsula Borough

No

77439

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

AK14071168

2014-09-10

Alaska State Troopers

8392

Brown

Green

Green

07/16/2026