Kelly Coopchiak, 25, of Togiak, was last seen October 3, 2023, in Koliganek, Alaska, after fishing with her uncle on the Nushagak River. She reportedly left alone in her uncle’s black Lund skiff and did not return. The uncle’s boat was found swamped and empty near Lewis Point on October 7, 2023; it had no identifying registration numbers and was first reported by a Koliganek Village Public Safety Officer.

Authorities received information two days after the boat was found indicating Kelly was likely the person who had been on it. Aircraft from Alaska State Parks and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service searched from the air, and Alaska State Troopers with Dillingham Search and Rescue conducted two weeks of boat, land and water searches. The only item recovered believed to belong to her was a pair of black rain pants. After two weeks the active search was suspended and investigators shifted to a reactive search posture, to be resumed only if new information appears. No foul play has been suspected; the investigation remains open.

If anyone saw Kelly, the black Lund skiff, or activity on the Nushagak River around October 3–7, 2023, please share what was observed.