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Jacob Steven Whitlock was 13 when he disappeared from the Columbia River near Lady Island, Camas, Washington, on May 28, 2012. He was on a fishing trip with his stepfather and step-grandfather when their anchored boat became stuck. Attempts to free the anchor with the engine caused the stern to be pulled underwater, the boat swamped, and all three occupants were thrown into the river. Nearby fishermen rescued the two adults, but Jacob could not be found.

A multiagency search followed with rescue boats, sonar and an echo sounder, and deputies from Clark and Multnomah counties took part. Jacob, described as having blond hair and blue eyes, was wearing a t-shirt, a University of Washington hooded sweatshirt, a yellow rain jacket and gray sweatpants. Although personal flotation devices were on board, none of the three were wearing them. The investigation concluded Jacob is presumed to have drowned; his body was not recovered and no criminal charges were anticipated.

Did anyone see the boat or activity near Lady Island on May 28, 2012, that could shed further light on what happened to Jacob?