Rob Garrett was 28 when he and companion Paul Todesco disappeared from Kenai Lake near Soldotna, Alaska on May 20, 1981. Garrett was described as having red/auburn hair and blue eyes; he was reportedly wearing blue jeans, white tennis shoes and a red bandana around his head when last seen.

Their boat, its motor and a single backpack were recovered near Porcupine Island, consistent with the account that the craft capsized or was overcome by the elements. Extensive search and rescue efforts by the Alaska State Troopers, other agencies and volunteers failed to locate either man or any further trace of them.

The circumstances point to a sudden boating accident on the cold lake, but Garrett’s fate remains unresolved and his body was not recovered. If anyone was on or near Kenai Lake that day or has information about what happened, please share what is known.