Michael William Crawford, 39, of Homer, Alaska, was last heard from on April 22, 2020, while on a camping and fishing trip at Lower Skilak Lake Campground near Cooper Landing. He sent a text that day; the next day a hiker on the Hidden Creek Trail found Michael’s backpack, fishing poles, and his dog unattended. His truck was parked at the trailhead and the camper he’d been using remained at the campground.

Multiple agencies — Alaska State Troopers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Alaska State Park rangers and an Alaska Dive Rescue Team — conducted searches by foot and air, but no sign of Michael was found. Search efforts were initially hampered by ice on the lake, and officials described his status as Lost/Injured Missing. He is 6 feet tall, about 215 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

The investigation is ongoing and family and friends have continued to seek answers. If anyone was in the Cooper Landing or Skilak Lake area around April 22–23, 2020 and saw Michael or anything related to his gear or dog, please come forward with information.