Missing in Alaska
Although it's not as famous as the Bermuda Triangle, the Alaska Triangle has more unsolved missing-person cases than any other location on Earth -- more than 20,000 people have vanished in the area in the last 50 years. There are a number of theories about what causes the disappearances, ranging from local predators to the rugged, dangerous terrain. A team of investigators works with local experts and eyewitnesses to try to solve the mysteries. They gather evidence, conduct tests and explore local myths to try to determine the most viable explanation for each case they explore.
- 2015-2015
- 1 season
- History Channel
- Documentary, Suspense
Although it's not as famous as the Bermuda Triangle, the Alaska Triangle has more unsolved missing-person cases than any other location on Earth -- more than 20,000 people have vanished in the area in the last 50 years. There are a number of theories about what causes the disappearances, ranging from local predators to the rugged, dangerous terrain. A team of investigators works with local experts and eyewitnesses to try to solve the mysteries. They gather evidence, conduct tests and explore local myths to try to determine the most viable explanation for each case they explore.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2015
Episode 1
Vanished in a Vortex
Fri, Jul 24, 2015 44 mins
In 1950, a military transport plane vanished in the Alaska Triangle with 44 people on board, and hasn't been seen since. Was its disappearance caused by bad weather or something more sinister?
Episode 2
Hunted by the Hairy Man
Fri, Jul 31, 2015 42 mins
Tales of Bigfoot sightings are reported globally but the Alaskan version is the most extreme, standing over 14 feet. Is this massive, aggressive creature targeting people in the Alaska Triangle? Cryptozoologist Ken Gerhard and team try to track down the beast, hoping to learn how this monster remains so elusive.
Episode 3
Alaska's Body Snatchers
Fri, Aug 7, 2015 44 mins
A mountain climber goes missing near Mt. Hayes, where UFO sightings are rampant. Our team of investigators head into alien territory and risk close encounters to find answers about his mysterious disappearance.
Episode 4
Zombies of HAARP
Sat, Sep 12, 2015 43 mins
The Aurora Borealis has been seen as a mystical force in Alaska for many centuries, but could a manmade version be used for mind control?
Episode 5
Attack of the Ice Gnomes
Sat, Sep 12, 2015 43 mins
Sightings of small human-like figures have coincided with missing persons reports within the Alaska Triangle. Could there be a tribe of vicious, carnivorous gnomes roaming the state's untamed interior? The team follows a trail that could lead them directly into an ice cave, the den of these deadly creatures.
Episode 6
Death by Demon Wolf
Sat, Sep 12, 2015 43 mins
A monstrous beast is spotted in the woods of Alaska, in the same area as countless missing person reports. Those who have survived its attacks describe bear-like claws on a towering, wolf-like beast. Is it a mutant bear, an oversized wolf, or some terrifying hybrid of the two?
Episode 7
Alaska's Mutant Monkeys
Sat, Sep 12, 2015 41 mins
Primate sightings in the Alaskan woods have the team puzzled, since experts say that monkeys have never lived in Alaska. Missing person reports in the area, reported cries from the trees, and sightings of what look like oversized monkeys call to mind the legends of vicious baboon-like creatures from long ago.
Episode 8
It Lurks Beneath the Ice
Sat, Sep 26, 2015 41 mins
Recent sightings around Alaska match native stories of a vicious Arctic mermaid that attacks unsuspecting people. With only five percent of the world's oceans explored, new marine species are being discovered all the time. Could a sinister mermaid be among the oceans' undocumented creatures? Our expert team searches for answers.
Episode 9
Taken Into the Wild
Sat, Sep 26, 2015 42 mins
Ancient lore talks of a Canadian warrior tribe that once terrorized the Nahanni valley, decapitating their enemies with scythes. The tribe vanished many years ago, but might have resurfaced in the Alaska Triangle. Missing person reports have coincided with eyewitness' sightings of frightening ancient soldiers. Our team investigates the mystery.
Episode 10
Shapeshifters from the River
Sat, Sep 26, 2015 41 mins
Tlingit folklore describes a creature that's half-otter, half-man, who steals the souls of its victims. Could a shapeshifting Otterman, or Kushtaka, be disguising itself to target humans as prey? Our team uses eyewitness accounts and their own stakeout to investigate whether this creature is merely a myth.
Episode 11
Alaska's Birds of Slay
Tue, Nov 3, 2015 41 mins
A jogger vanishes from the top of Mt. Marathon in Alaska and a witness describes seeing a monstrous, airplane-sized raptor around the time of the disappearance. Could ancient stories of the Thunderbird be true? The team investigates the missing jogger's final steps and the potential existence of this enormous predator.
Episode 12
Scared of the Bear God
Tue, Nov 3, 2015 41 mins
Sixty years ago, the residents of an entire Alaskan village disappeared without a trace. A passing fisherman witnessed a massive, ferocious white bear, reminiscent of a northern legend, the Bear God called Torngarsuk. Could nature have paved the way for a real, extraordinary sized bear? The team searches for answers.
Episode 13
Swallowed by the Lake Dragon
Tue, Nov 3, 2015 41 mins
With the unsolved case of a missing kayaker at Lake Iliamna, many believe that the legendary Iliamna Lake Monster (or "Ilie") is the culprit. In this huge body of water, a reclusive creature has plenty of room to hide. The team investigates this beast and the possibilities of its existence.