Peter McNeal Missing Person Case

Mar 17, 2020

Jan 31, 2024

Peter

McNeal

40

28

71 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Peter Ryan McNeal, a 28-year-old male, was last seen in Anchorage, Alaska. His disappearance occurred when the skiff he was in capsized in the waters of Cook Inlet, near the Port of Anchorage. He was not wearing a life vest at the time of the incident and was reportedly swept away by the powerful outgoing tide. At the time he went missing, he was described as a white male, standing 71 inches tall and weighing approximately 170 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a heavy neon construction coat with reflective stripes and a yellow raincoat. The incident prompted an immediate and extensive search of the area in an attempt to locate him. The search for Peter was a significant operation, involving various agencies who scoured the turbulent waters of Cook Inlet. Despite their exhaustive efforts, rescuers were unable to find any trace of him. The powerful currents and the vastness of the inlet presented immense challenges to the search teams. The days that followed the incident were filled with uncertainty for his family and friends as they awaited any news. The unforgiving conditions of the Alaskan waters made the search efforts increasingly difficult, and ultimately, the active search was suspended without his recovery. The disappearance of Peter McNeal remains a painful memory for his loved ones and the community. The circumstances of his disappearance, a sudden and tragic accident in the unforgiving Alaskan waters, highlight the inherent dangers of the sea. The official investigation, led by the Alaska State Troopers, concluded that he fell from the skiff and was overcome by the strong tidal forces of Cook Inlet. Without any further evidence or his recovery, the case is a somber reminder of the power of nature and the fragility of life. His case serves as a poignant example of the many individuals who have been lost to the waters of Alaska over the years, leaving behind unanswered questions and a legacy of loss.

Oct 06, 2013

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

No

77495

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

AK13076678

2013-10-07

Alaska State Troopers

8419

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/19/2026