Mar 17, 2020
Feb 01, 2022
Arans
Serramia
90
55
66 inches
145 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
On a spring day in May of 1991, a 56-year-old man named Arans Enrique Serramia was working in the Alaskan waters near Haines. He was aboard the fishing vessel Prinsengracht in the Lynn Canal, a major inlet in the southeastern part of the state. On May 16th, in a sudden and tragic turn of events, Mr. Serramia fell from the vessel into the frigid waters near the Katzhein River. At the time he was last seen, he was wearing white overalls and a yellow jacket. The Lynn Canal is known for its dramatic scenery, but also for its powerful currents and cold temperatures, which pose a significant danger to anyone unexpectedly immersed in its waters. Following his fall overboard, a search would have been initiated, but the challenging conditions of the remote Alaskan wilderness and the unforgiving nature of the sea would have made any rescue effort immensely difficult. Despite the response, Mr. Serramia was not located. The official investigation into his disappearance was conducted by the Alaska State Troopers. With no sign of Mr. Serramia recovered from the water, he is presumed to be deceased. The overview of this case is that of a heartbreaking maritime accident. A dedicated individual working in one of Alaska's defining industries lost his life in an instant. The absence of a recovery has left a lasting void for those who knew him, a poignant reminder of the inherent risks faced by those who make their living on the open water.
May 16, 1991
Haines
Alaska
Haines Borough
No
77319
Alaska State Troopers
Anchorage
Alaska
Anchorage Borough
99507
Malia Miller
Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager
5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska
9072695511
State
Law Enforcement
910030520
Alaska State Troopers
Brown
Gray
Gray
07/29/2026
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