On October 7, 2023, at 12:29PM, Alaska State Troopers received a report from the Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO) in Koliganek of a swamped boat on the Nushagak River near Lewis Point. A group of searchers responded to the area. The empty boat with no identifying registration numbers was found but no occupants were located in the area. On October 9, further information was received, stating that a 25 year old resident had likely been the sole occupant and operator of the boat. An air search was conducted by an Alaska State Parks plane and a US Fish and Wildlife helicopter. Cabins in the area were also searched, but the occupant has not been located. Search efforts continue with AST and Dillingham Search & Rescue searching the river by boat. Investigation is ongoing.

(description adapted from AST dispatch report)

Many details unknown. Investigation has revealed that some people who know the victim suspect foul play, although, nothing has been proven. AST has not mentioned if foul play is suspected.
Nushagak River
Dillingham                    