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Barry Yocom Missing Person Case

Last seen in Chitina, Alaska on Jul 08, 2020

Victim Details

Jul 14, 2020

Nov 03, 2023

Barry

Yocom

74

68

69 inches

225 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 08, 2020

Chitina

Alaska

Valdez–Cordova Census Area

No

87692

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

AK20046570

2020-07-08

Alaska State Troopers

na

Gray or Partially Gray

Hazel

Hazel

07/30/2026


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In the summer of 2020, 68-year-old Barry Lowell Yocom, a resident of Wasilla, Alaska, traveled to the remote area of Chitina, a place known for its rugged beauty and the powerful Copper River. On the evening of July 8th, he was attempting to cross O'Brien Creek in his amphibious, all-terrain Argo vehicle. This was a route familiar to him, one he had navigated many times before. However, on this particular day, the creek's water level was higher and the current stronger than he anticipa ...
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Last Seen: Jul 08, 2020

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  • Wasilla man missing after ATV swept into Copper River | Local News
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    Wow, this case is puzzling. I recently read about Barry's situation with the Argo at O'Brien Creek, ... ...Read More
    04/10/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I’ve been following the discussion about Barry's disappearance near O'Brien Creek... ...Read More
    08/29/2023
    Hey everyone,
    I have a question about Barry's disappearance at O'Brien Creek. Does anyone have ex... ...Read More
    06/26/2023
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