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Jason Nowpakahok was a 38‑year‑old Inupiat man and the mayor of Gambell, on St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. He was also the captain of a traditional bowhead whaling crew. On **April 27, 2005**, while assisting in towing a whale back to the village in darkness, the crew’s skin‑covered whaling boat capsized several miles offshore.
Among those aboard were several residents of the village, including Jason’s **11‑year‑old daughter Yolanda** and his **11‑year‑old nephew L ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 27, 2005
Among those aboard were several residents of the village, including Jason’s **11‑year‑old daughter Yolanda** and his **11‑year‑old nephew L ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 27, 2005
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Jan 12, 2024
Jason
Nowpakahok
57
38
70 inches
185 lbs
American Indian / Alaska Native
Male
Apr 27, 2005
Nome
Alaska
Nome Census Area
Nome
No
270
77627
Alaska State Troopers
Anchorage
Alaska
Anchorage Borough
99507
Malia Miller
Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager
5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska
9072695511
State
Law Enforcement
050031105
2005-04-27
Alaska State Troopers
na
Black
Brown
Brown
yes
11/27/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
Does anyone have more information about the type of radio Nowpakahok was using on the boat? I can't ... ...Read More
10/10/2024
10/10/2024
Hey everyone,
I can't shake this gut feeling about the role the changing sea conditions might hav... ...Read More
01/29/2024
I can't shake this gut feeling about the role the changing sea conditions might hav... ...Read More
01/29/2024
Has anyone here been following the Gambell whaling tragedy? The community is in shock, and I couldnâ... ...Read More
09/10/2023
09/10/2023
