A Routine Voyage Turns Tragic

On May 5, 1998, Daniel Burnham, a 46-year-old resident of Skagway, Alaska, embarked on what was intended to be a routine skiff journey from Skagway to Haines. Accompanied by two others, the trip was expected to be uneventful. However, the skiff capsized during the voyage, leading to a tragic turn of events. While the bodies of the two other individuals were recovered, Daniel Burnham was never found and is presumed to have drowned. 

Search Efforts and Investigation

Following the incident, search and rescue operations were conducted in the hopes of locating Daniel Burnham. Despite these efforts, his body was never recovered. The case was reported to the Alaska State Troopers, and it remains open in their records. ...Read More