Daniel John Novcaski was 27 when he disappeared after a fishing trip from Sitka, Alaska, on September 9, 1989. He and a friend, Daniel Jones, left for a day of fishing near St. Lazaria Island. Rescuers later found Jones’ 13-foot Boston Whaler anchored offshore with food, gasoline and halibut aboard, suggesting the outing began normally.

Novcaski’s larger 17-foot fiberglass boat and both men were never located. Dense fog in the area complicated search efforts, and despite extensive searches by the U.S. Coast Guard and others, no trace of either man was ever recovered. Both are presumed lost at sea and their families were left without answers.

If anyone remembers seeing the two boats or the men around St. Lazaria Island on or around September 9, 1989, please share what you know.