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Douglas Tribby Missing Person Case

Last seen in Ketchikan, Alaska on Jul 08, 2001

Victim Details

Mar 17, 2020

Jan 22, 2024

Douglas

Tribby

69

44

67 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 08, 2001

Ketchikan

Alaska

Ketchikan Gateway Borough

No

77926

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

010044285

2001-07-08

Alaska State Troopers

na

Red/Auburn

Blue

Blue

08/01/2026


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In the rugged expanse of southeastern Alaska, the summer of 2001 holds a story of loss and enduring mystery for the family of Douglas G. Tribby. On July 8th of that year, the 44-year-old man, known as Doug to his friends, vanished into the waters near Ketchikan. He was reportedly wearing a green rain jacket over a sweatshirt and jeans, attire practical for the often unpredictable Alaskan climate. That day, Doug was near Woronkofski Island when the boat he was in overturned, casting him into the ...
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Last Seen: Jul 08, 2001

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