Edward James Deck was last seen on October 1, 1991, operating a boat on the Yukon River near Aniak in the Bethel Census Area of Alaska. He was 28, an American Indian / Alaska Native male, 6 feet 2 inches and about 215 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Distinguishing marks included a scar on his neck and a tattoo on his upper right arm.

At the time he disappeared Deck was reportedly wearing brown Carhartt pants marked with an image of an Indian and the words Free Spirit on the back, black boots, a red headband, and possibly a green life vest. He is presumed to have fallen overboard and drowned in the river’s cold, swift currents. The Alaska State Troopers are listed as managing the investigation; the case appears in NamUs as MP67080.

The river and surrounding wilderness yielded no confirmed resolution, leaving his fate officially unresolved. If anyone was on the Yukon River near Aniak on October 1, 1991, or has information about Deck’s boat or clothing, please share what is known.