Maynard Family Boat, Remains Located in Alaska

Nearly a year after the Maynard family from Troy, Texas disappeared when their boat capsized in Kachemak Bay, Alaska, the sunken vessel and three sets of human remains were found in May 2025. David and Mary Maynard and their sons, Colton and Brantley, vanished in August 2024 while boating with four others, four of whom were rescued after the incident. Initial search efforts by the U.S. Coast Guard and Alaska authorities were suspended after failing to locate the boat or missing family members. In April 2025, three private companies—Support Vessels of Alaska, Vision Subsea, and Benthic Geoscience Inc.—joined the search, locating the boat in 180 feet of water in early May using a remotely operated vehicle. Divers recovered three sets of remains, which have been sent to the State Medical Examiner for identification, while search efforts continue for the fourth family member. The discovery brings a measure of closure for the Maynard family's loved ones and demonstrates the collaboration between state and private search teams.