In the remote area of Manley Hot Springs, Alaska, 67-year-old Donald Hussen was last seen at his home near the 134 Mile marker of the Elliot Highway on the night of August 2, 2019. He was a tall man, standing at 6 feet 5 inches and weighing around 240 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he had a gray beard. His appearance was marked by a large scar on his knee and distinct tattoos on each arm: a tribal design and an American Eagle.
It was also known that he walked with difficulty due to a bad back. Shortly before he was reported missing on August 3, 2019, a nearby game camera captured his image. The photos showed him wearing a dark baseball cap, a camouflage outer jacket with a dark hooded jacket underneath, and dark pants.
The circumstances surrounding Donald Hussen's disappearance remain unclear. His direction of travel and intended destination from his residence that evening are unknown. The Alaska State Troopers were notified of his disappearance the following day and opened an investigation. In the days and weeks that followed, searches were conducted in the area where he was last seen, but these efforts did not yield any clues as to his whereabouts. Due to the mysterious nature of his disappearance and concerns for his well-being, a silver alert was issued.
Years have passed since Donald Hussen was last seen, and his case remains an open and unresolved missing persons investigation. The Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks continue to be the primary agency handling his case. Despite the passage of time, there has been no significant new information or evidence to shed light on what may have happened to him after he walked away from his home that August night. The lack of available details has made it difficult for investigators and his loved ones to find closure. His case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing in the vast and unforgiving Alaskan wilderness.Last Seen: Aug 2, 2019
