A Routine Crossing Turns Tragic

On November 19, 1991, 64-year-old Erwin Curell embarked on what should have been a routine journey across the waters between Pennock Island and Ketchikan, Alaska. Utilizing an inflatable vessel, Curell set out on a trip that many locals undertake regularly. However, this voyage would mark the beginning of a mystery that remains unsolved to this day.

Presumed Drowned Amidst Treacherous Waters

The waters surrounding Ketchikan are known for their unpredictable currents and sudden weather changes. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, authorities have long presumed that Curell drowned following an accident involving his inflatable craft. The absence of his body and the vessel has only deepened the mystery, leaving family and friends without closure....Read More