Edward Junitz, 71, was last heard from on August 26, 2002, while sailing a maroon and white sailboat reported at 47–50 feet near Puerto DePortivo, Benalmádena, Spain. He was traveling with a large black Labrador mix named Smitty and had been planning to sail on to Barcelona. Junitz was described as an experienced sailor who was enjoying his travels. After that communication he disappeared; neither he, his dog, nor the boat have been recovered despite searches.

If anyone sailed in that area in late August 2002 or has information about Junitz, please share what is known.