0 The Unresolved Disappearance of Elizabeth Wassillie and Companions: A Quinhagak Tragedy
- Missing Persons
- by CSC Blog
- 04/08/2025
Introduction to the Disappearance
Elizabeth Wassillie, a 37-year-old resident of Quinhagak, Alaska, vanished on October 20, 2020, during a seal hunting expedition with six others. The group, comprising Elizabeth, Chad Chadwick Sr., Neal Gutleben, Alexie Nose Jr., Michael Sharp, Willie (Wilson) Wassillie, and Bernice Waska, embarked on a journey that remains shrouded in mystery.
The Fateful Journey Begins
The expedition commenced on October 17, 2020, when three members departed from Quinhagak in a 20-foot open-hulled aluminum skiff equipped with a 60-horsepower Yamaha outboard motor. They navigated to Bethel to pick up the remaining four individuals. Their intended purpose was seal hunting, a customary activity in the region. ...Read More