On June 14, 2003, a charter fishing trip out of Tillamook Bay turned catastrophic when the Taki Tooo suddenly capsized, throwing occupants into cold coastal waters. Timothy Thomas Albus, 43, of Madras, Oregon, was aboard with his brother and others; nine people died in the incident, including Timothy’s brother. Eight people in life jackets reached shore, but two men never returned to land: Timothy Albus and Barry Michael Sundberg of Cheney, Washington.

Search teams conducted extensive efforts in the days after the capsize but did not locate either man. Timothy’s sweatshirt was later found lodged on the rocks of the Tillamook Bay jetty, a poignant clue amid the unanswered questions. The two men are presumed lost at sea; their bodies have not been recovered.

If anyone was on or near Tillamook Bay that day or has information about the Taki Tooo capsizing, please share what is known.