Michael Charles Causley, 16, from Hawthorne, California, was last seen May 11, 1979 after a boating accident in the Pacific Ocean between Redondo Beach and Catalina Island. He was described as a Caucasian male, 5 feet 7 inches, 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Following the accident he disappeared and his body was never recovered; he is presumed to have drowned but his exact fate remains unknown. The case is classified as lost/injured missing and remains open with investigators.

If anyone has information about Michael’s whereabouts or the accident, contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.