Scott Nyland Missing Person Case

Mar 17, 2020

Feb 21, 2024

Scott

Nyland

51

25

69 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

On November 1, 1999, a 26-year-old man named Scott Morgan Nyland, from Dillingham, Alaska, was working aboard the fishing vessel Sunset Bay in the turbulent waters of the Gulf of Alaska. The vessel was located approximately 280 miles southeast of Kodiak when the unimaginable happened. For reasons that remain unclear, Scott went overboard into the frigid ocean. At the time of the incident, he was not wearing any type of survival suit or personal flotation device, critical gear for anyone working on the unpredictable Alaskan seas. The crew of the Sunset Bay immediately initiated a search, but the vastness of the ocean and the harsh conditions quickly turned their efforts into a desperate race against time. The alarm was raised, and a broader search was launched, but as hours turned into days, the hope of finding Scott alive began to diminish. The official search for Scott Nyland was extensive, involving multiple agencies and resources, but tragically, it was ultimately unsuccessful in locating him. The cold, unforgiving waters of the Gulf of Alaska offered no clues as to his whereabouts. He was described as a white male, 5'9" tall, weighing around 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time he went overboard, he was wearing street clothes, the specifics of which are unknown. The Alaska State Troopers opened an investigation into his disappearance, documenting the harrowing circumstances reported by the crew of the Sunset Bay. Despite their efforts and the passage of time, no trace of Scott has ever been found, leaving his family and friends with a profound sense of loss and a litany of unanswered questions about his final moments. The case of Scott Morgan Nyland remains an open and unsolved missing person case in the state of Alaska. The official narrative is that he accidentally went overboard, a tragic and all-too-common danger for those who make their living on the sea. Without any new evidence or leads, the investigation has remained largely inactive for years. The circumstances of his disappearance highlight the inherent risks of the commercial fishing industry in Alaska, where the power of nature is a constant and formidable force. For Scott's loved ones, the lack of closure is a heavy burden, a perpetual state of not knowing that has endured for over two decades. His story is a somber reminder of the many individuals who have vanished in Alaska's vast and wild landscapes, their fates unknown and their memories kept alive by those who continue to hope for answers.

Nov 01, 1999

Dillingham

Alaska

Dillingham Census Area

No

77388

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

990074217

1999-11-01

Alaska State Troopers

na

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/19/2026