The Disappearance of Robert Younger

On September 4, 1995, Robert Younger, a 36-year-old fisherman from Juneau, Alaska, vanished under mysterious circumstances while aboard the fishing vessel F/V Cape Alava. The vessel was operating near Knight Island, Yakutat, when Younger's crewmate reported that he went to sleep and, upon waking, found Younger missing. Despite extensive searches, Younger was never found and is presumed deceased. 

The Last Known Moments

Details surrounding Younger's disappearance are scarce. The crewmate's account remains the primary source of information: he went to sleep with Younger present and awoke to find him gone. There were no signs of struggle or distress on the vessel, and no immediate explanation for Younger's absence. The remote location and challenging conditions of the Alaskan waters further complicated search efforts....Read More