News Release

Missing Person Bulletin: John Squires

Date: July 3, 2018
Contact: National Park Service, 907-246-2103
Contact: Alaska State Troopers, 907-352-5401

Date of Birth: 10-26-1946 
Age: 71 
Height: 5’08” 
Weight: 195lbs. 
Hair: Brown 
Eyes: Blue 

John Squires last seen rafting the American Creek in Katmai National Park on 6/20/2018, when the raft he was in hit a sweeper, throwing him and the other occupants on board in the fast flowing creek. He was last seen swimming down river, attempting to reach the shoreline. He is believed to be wearing a brown down vest, grey "Patagonia" waders, and river sandals. He was not wearing a personal floatation device (PFD) at the time of the incident. If anyone has any information about his whereabouts, please contact the National Park Service at 907-246-2103 and reference case number NP18086962 or the Alaska State Troopers at 907-352-5401 and reference incident AK18042012.