Alaska Department Of Public Safety,State Troopers Public Information Office

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Update: On September 22, Lomack was located deceased in the water about 150 yards from his boat. Lomack's remains are being sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office. Next of kin has been notified.

Original: On September 17th, 2026, at 7:33 pm, the Alaska State Troopers received a call from tribal police officers in Akiachak reporting an overdue boater, 59-year-old Jonathan Lomack of Akiachak, who was last seen leaving the AC store in Bethel, on September 16th, at approximately 9:00 pm. Lomack's boat was discovered a few miles downriver from Akiachak at approximately 11:00 pm on the 16th. His truck keys and cell phone were located in the boat. The boat keys were found hanging in the willows, in the water, about 25 yards from the boat. Akiachak SAR teams searched the area on September 17 and 18. Bethel SAR and Helo 3 assisted with the search on September 18. SAR teams from Akiachak and Kwethluk continue to search today, September 19, with assistance from Bethel SAR.