David Poole Missing Person Case

Mar 17, 2020

Jun 27, 2024

David

Poole

81

55

68 inches

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the autumn of 1999, a 55-year-old man named David Warren Poole embarked on a solo sailing adventure he had long dreamed of. On October 25, 1999, he was last seen in Hoonah, Alaska, aboard his sailing vessel, the 'Bird'. He had plans to navigate the pristine waters of Glacier Bay for a week before charting a course south to the warmer climate of Southern California. A friend of Poole's grew concerned after not hearing from him and reported him overdue to the Alaska State Troopers on November 5, 1999, sparking an official investigation into his whereabouts. The journey was meant to be a peaceful exploration of nature's majesty, a quiet passage through the Alaskan wilderness. Poole, an adventurous spirit, was well-prepared for his voyage, but the vast and unpredictable nature of the Alaskan waters posed a significant challenge. As the days turned into weeks with no word, the concern for his safety mounted among his friends and the authorities. The initial search efforts were hampered by the rugged and remote coastline, a landscape that is as beautiful as it is unforgiving. Intensive searches were conducted by air and sea in the vast area around Glacier Bay and the Inside Passage. The search teams scoured the coastline and the open water, hoping to find any sign of Poole or his vessel. Eventually, the search yielded a somber discovery; several pieces of debris were found floating in the water. These items were positively identified as belonging to the 'Bird'. The condition of the debris suggested that the vessel had broken apart, likely succumbing to the powerful forces of the sea. The discovery of the wreckage led authorities to believe that the 'Bird' may have sunk in the area. This overview encapsulates the unfortunate events of the case, as David Poole is now presumed to have drowned in the tragic incident.

Oct 25, 1999

Juneau

Alaska

Juneau Borough

No

77528

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

990075131

1999-11-05

Alaska State Troopers

8750

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/01/2026