Name: Dennis Billy Westlock
Age: 23 years old
Last Seen: June 13, 2018
Location: Emmonak, Alaska
Status: Still missing
Case Information
23 year old Dennis Westlock was last seen boating near Emmonak, Alaska on June 13, 2018. He disappeared after his boat capsized, resulting in him and his friend being thrown into the water.
Background
Dennis Westlock was born on December 19, 1994 to parents Martha and the late Patrick Kelly Sr. in Bethel, Alaska. He graduated from Emmonak High School in 2013, and worked as a commercial fisherman.
Dennis loved to play basketball and was on the Emmonak Bad Boys team. During the offseason he would often be trapping, hunting, logging, gathering berries, and fishing.
Disappearance
On June 13, 2018, Dennis Westlock was last seen boating near Emmonak, Alaska. The boat he was in hit a submerged log and capsized, resulting in Dennis and a friend being thrown into the water.
Neither men were wearing a life jacket. His friend, 27 year old Brandon Johnson, was rescued by another boater and treated for hypothermia.
It is presumed that Dennis drowned, though searches of the area were unsuccessful in locating him. Officials say alcohol was not a factor in the crash.
Emmonak is at the mouth of the Yukon River, about 10 miles from the Bering Sea and 120 miles northwest of Bethel.
Appearance
American Indian male born on December 29, 1994. Dennis has black hair, brown eyes, stands 5’8 tall, and weighs 150 pounds.
Clothing & Accessories:
Dennis was last seen wearing a gray sweater with gold stars in the shape of the Big Dipper, blue jeans, light duty bright orange rain pants, and Xtratuf boots.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Dennis Westlock please contact the Alaska State Troopers at (907) 269-5511.
Resources & Further Information
Dennis Billy Westlock – NamUs
Dennis Billy Westlock – The Charley Project
Search Ends For Missing Emmonak Commercial Fishermen – AP
Emmonak Man Missing After Fall From Boat – Alaska News Source
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