Walter H. Minano, a 76-year-old American Indian/Alaska Native man from Nenana, was last seen on June 26, 1986. He was dressed in a gray jacket, plaid shirt, pants and boots that day. The specific circumstances of his final movements are not known.

Those familiar with the case believe he likely drowned in the Tanana River, but his body was never recovered and there has been no definitive resolution. The river’s size and the rugged surrounding terrain are cited as major obstacles to locating any remains, leaving his family and community without closure.

Does anyone who lived in or near Nenana in 1986 recall seeing Walter or knowing more about his last day?