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The Wrangell Sentinel
Wrangell, Alaska
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Lyle Hibner, a Wrangell man, disappeared on November 13 while hunting in St. John harbor. His skiff is believed to have capsized in icy waters, and no trace of him or the vessel has been found. Authorities urge reports to the Coast Guard.
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No trace has been reported to authorities of Lyle Hibner, who disappeared the night of November 13 in St. John harbor while on a hunting trip. No sign of the skiff in which he disappeared has been reported, authorities said. It is believed the skiff capsized, throwing the well known Wrangell man into the icy waters and that he was unable to save himself. Searchers believe the skiff drifted with the tide. It was equipped with a 5-horsepower Johnson outboard. Anyone noting the gray 14-foot skiff or outboard or any trace of the missing man should report to the Coast Guard immediately.
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St. John Harbor
Event Date
Night Of November 13
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missing, presumed drowned after skiff capsized; no trace of man or vessel found
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Lyle Hibner disappeared while on a hunting trip in St. John harbor. The skiff, a gray 14-foot vessel with a 5-horsepower Johnson outboard, is believed to have capsized in icy waters, throwing him overboard. Searchers think it drifted with the tide. No signs reported to authorities.