The Disappearance of Hari Karasani

Name: Hari Krishna Reddy Karasani
Age: 24 years old
Last Seen: December 31, 2025
Location: Denali, Alaska
Status: Still missing

Case Information

24 year old Hari Karasani was last known to be in Denali, Alaska on December 31, 2025. He disappeared while on a solo trip from Houston, Texas to Alaska.

Background

Hari Karasani is an Indian student from Adrhra Pradesh who is currently pursuing his MS (Master of Science) degree in Houston, Texas.

Disappearance

On December 22, 2025, Hari Karasani left Houston, Texas for a solo trip to Alaska. He told his roommates he would return in two weeks, and that he’d be back on January 3rd or 4th.

On the morning of December 23, 2025, Hari arrived at the Aurora Denali Lodge, located at 249.5 George Parks Highway in Healy, Alaska.

At 10:00 am on December 30, 2025, Hari checked out of the Aurora Denali Lodge. He last spoke with friends around 8:30 pm that day, and hasn’t been heard from since.

According to Alaska State Troopers, he was last seen leaving the Aurora Denali Lodge on December 31, 2025.

He was reported missing on January 3, 2026, after loved ones couldn’t get in contact with him.

Investigation

His phone was switched off while in the Denali area on December 31, 2025. His roommates initially thought it was due to poor reception in the area, however he still hasn’t been heard from.

Hari does not know how to drive, and there has been no financial activity on his accounts. His roommates said they don’t know the purpose of his visit, other than he told them he was going on a vacation.

Appearance

Hari has black hair, brown eyes, stands 5’6 tall, and weighs 135 pounds. He was born on March 15, 2001 and wears eyeglasses.

Investigating Agency

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Hari Karasani please contact the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks at (907) 451-5100.

Agency case number AK260000654.

Resources & Further Information

Hari Karasani – NamUs
Told Roommates Will Return in 2 Weeks; Indian Student Missing During Solo Trip to Alaska – The Times of India