Anchorage, Alaska – Joel Soolook Ondola, an 18-year-old male from Anchorage, has been missing since July 13, 2024. Joel, who is of American Indian/Alaska Native ethnicity, was 17 years old at the time of his disappearance. He was last seen leaving his residence in Anchorage, and there has been no contact or sighting of him since that day.
Joel stands 5’7" tall and weighs approximately 247 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and authorities are seeking any information that could help locate him.
The case was officially registered with NamUs on August 17, 2024, and despite ongoing efforts, there have been no significant developments. Joel was not residing on tribal land, and his disappearance has left his family and the Anchorage community deeply concerned.
Authorities urge anyone with information about Joel Soolook Ondola’s whereabouts to come forward as the search continues.