UPDATE Wednesday, 8/14/2024
Commercial fisherman Clayton Hoy, who went missing July 25 after a fall overboard near Egegik, was confirmed dead on August 12.
According to a Department of Public Safety dispatch, Alaska State troopers received a report of human remains on the shore of Egegik river on August 1st, seven days after Hoy was reported missing.
Alaska State Troopers and Alaska Wildlife Troopers recovered the remains and sent them to the State Medical Examiners office to be identified.
The Department of Public Safety confirmed on August 12 that the recovered body was 36 year old Clayton Hoy.
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A man was declared missing near Egegik, on the east side of Bristol Bay on July 25. According to Alaska State Troopers, Clayton Hoy, a 36-year-old from Washington, fell overboard from a commercial fishing boat, the F/V Warmaster. That vessel is registered to Guy Hoy.
The search lasted for around a day and a half before it was suspended. Petty Officer First Class Travis Mcgee says the U.S. Coast Guard coordinated the search.
“Our deepest condolences go out to, you know, the family and loved ones of the missing person, you know, during this incredibly difficult time,” Mcgee said.
The Coast Guard sent planes to search the area and were assisted by Alaska Wildlife Troopers, as well as up to ten Good Samaritan boats nearby.
“We are grateful to have them on scene searching alongside us,” Mcgee said.
Hoy was not wearing a lifejacket when he went overboard, according to Coast Guard reports. The incident was reported to the Coast Guard at 2:45 A.M. on Thursday, July 25th. The boat was near Egegik Bay.
A Gofundme for Hoy’s wife and family has already raised more than $56,000.
