Manuel Fernandez-Faris Missing Person Case

Mar 17, 2020

Nov 08, 2023

Manuel

Fernandez-Faris

54

20

70 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the late summer of 1991, a young man named Manuel Fernandez-Faris, aged 20, was in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. On August 20th of that year, the unimaginable happened when Manuel fell overboard into the frigid waters of the Pacific Ocean. The incident occurred approximately 3.5 miles south of Whale Bone Cape, off the coast of Unalaska Island. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a White/Caucasian male, standing at 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing around 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing yellow Helly Hansen rain gear and a red baseball cap. The Alaska State Troopers in Anchorage are the primary agency investigating his case. The circumstances surrounding how Manuel went overboard remain scarce in publicly available information. It is known that he was in the water, but details of the events leading up to that moment are not widely documented. The official report simply states he "fell overboard," leaving many questions unanswered about the specific conditions or activities that contributed to this tragic event. The area where he was last seen, near Whale Bone Cape, is known for its rugged coastline and often challenging maritime conditions, which could have been a factor. The disappearance of Manuel Fernandez-Faris has left a lasting void for those who knew him. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open, a poignant reminder of the dangers faced by those who make their living on the sea. The investigation is cataloged under case number 910055657 by the Alaska State Troopers. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unforeseen tragedy at sea. A young man at the beginning of his adult life vanished into the unforgiving waters off the Alaskan coast, and despite the efforts of authorities, he has not been seen since. The lack of detailed public information about the incident itself contributes to the unresolved nature of his disappearance, leaving a story with a beginning but no definitive end.

Aug 20, 1991

Dutch Harbor

Alaska

Aleutians West Census Area

No

77395

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

910055657

Alaska State Troopers

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/23/2026