Overview

• On August 3, 2024, a 28-foot aluminum boat carrying the Maynard family and four others capsized west of Homer and a nearby vessel rescued four passengers.
• The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its initial search in August 2024 after finding no trace of the Maynards.
• In April 2025, Support Vessels of Alaska, Vision Subsea and Benthic Geoscience Inc. volunteered sonar and remotely operated vehicle support to renew the recovery effort.
• Early May teams located the missing vessel in 180 feet of water and confirmed human remains onboard using an ROV.
• Divers recovered three sets of remains on May 27 and 28 and transferred them to the State Medical Examiner’s Office as dive teams continue searching for additional remains.