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Thomas Hadwin

Missing
Case Description
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Thomas was last seen on 02/14/1997. He is presumed to have drowned enroute from Prince Rupert in British Columbia, Canada to Ketchikan, AK. Parts of Thomas' kayak and other property were located.
Last Seen: Feb 14, 1997
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  • Thomas Hadwin Vanished After Cutting Down a Sitka Spruce Tree
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    Victim Details

    Mar 17, 2020

    May 21, 2024

    Thomas

    Hadwin

    74

    47

    70 inches

    168 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Feb 14, 1997

    Ketchikan

    Alaska

    Ketchikan Gateway Borough

    No

    291

    77964

    Alaska State Troopers

    Anchorage

    Alaska

    Anchorage Borough

    99507

    Malia Miller

    Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

    5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

    9072695511

    State

    Law Enforcement

    970040185

    Alaska State Troopers

    na

    Brown

    Blue

    Blue

    11/26/2025


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    Forum Posts (2)
    I recently came across the case of Thomas, who vanished back in '97 while kayaking from Prince Ruper... ...Read More
    12/04/2023
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    04/26/2023
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