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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP117385) and 1 other source
David O’Brien, 24, was reported missing on July 1, 2023, after a boating accident near Antioch, California. O’Brien and another man were aboard a 20-foot vessel on the San Joaquin River when O’Brien fell overboard. His companion jumped in to try to rescue him, but O’Brien was not found. Neither man was wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident. Despite efforts by the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Marine Patrol Unit and the U.S. Coast Guard, including aerial searches by helicopter, O’Brien was not located, and the search was eventually suspended after extensive efforts failed to recover him.

The search began immediately after the incident, with Good Samaritans helping the other man, who survived. Authorities and O'Brien’s family continue to seek answers, but no further developments have been reported since the search efforts.

Last Seen: Jul 1, 2023

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Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

79%Possible
John Doe — Suisun City, California
UP115237 • Found Jun 28, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 24
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 75%5'3"–5'11" vs 5'7"
Hair 10%Black vs Blond

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.