Man found on trail

Bethel Police Dispatch was advised of a deceased individual laying on the tundra between Bethel and Napakiak on 03/16/2023. Bethel Police Department along with Bethel Search and Rescue responded to the area and located the deceased individual.

At the time this was reported there has been no positive identification made on the deceased. The deceased was wearing tan pants, black tuff boots, and a pullover sweater with several different animated cartoon characters. The individual is identified as an Alaska Native Male approximately between 5’8 and 5’10 in height and 20 – 25 years of age weighing about 130 – 150 pounds.

The Bethel Police Department requested assistance from the Alaska State Troopers and also asked the local communities for any information which may aid in identifying the deceased. If any information is known about a missing individual matching those details, please contact the Bethel Police Department at (907)543-3781. Case Officer: Detective Smith, Skyler R. An update from the City of Bethel says that the individual has been identified. Condolences to the family of the deceased.