Sonja Grace Ozenna was six years old when she fell through ice and disappeared into the Bering Strait near the village of Diomede, Alaska, in May 2005. She had been playing on the ice with three other children when the ice gave way; the other children watched as she went under the water. A report was made to the Alaska State Troopers on May 21, 2005, and immediate search efforts began.

The community assisted in the search. Sonja’s pink boots were recovered at the scene, but no other trace of her was ever found. Troopers concluded her body was likely washed out to sea by strong currents, and she is presumed deceased. The Alaska State Troopers Missing Persons Clearinghouse lists the investigation as open.

If anyone was in Diomede that spring of 2005 or has memories of the community then, can you share what you recall about the day or the search?