Roger Douglas Hanson, 44, left Homer Harbor, Alaska on May 27, 1989 for a fishing trip toward the Flat Island area in lower Cook Inlet. He was originally from Salt Lake City, Utah and a United States Air Force veteran. Hanson was 5 feet 6 inches, about 190 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

He was accompanied by a family friend, 14-year-old Jay Cooke, and Jay’s parents. The boat is believed to have capsized in rough water. Jay’s parents’ bodies were recovered, but neither Hanson nor Jay were ever found despite an extensive search. The prevailing theory is a boating accident caused by turbulent conditions in the inlet, but their final moments remain unknown.

Anyone who was on or near lower Cook Inlet on May 27, 1989 or who has information about Hanson or the boat that day is asked to come forward.