Almost 10 months after a Texas family’s boat capsized off the coast of Homer, Alaska, a search turned up human remains at the bottom of the bay.
In August 2024, the U.S. Coast Guard searched for the missing boaters but suspended it without any sightings.
David and Mary Maynard, residing in Troy, together with their two sons – 11-year-old Colton Maynard and 8-year-old Brantley Maynard – were reported missing following an incident where a 28-foot aluminum boat carrying eight individuals overturned about 16 miles west of Homer, as confirmed by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Next of kin have been notified and the Alaska Wildlife Troopers expressed their thanks to everyone who assisted in the recovery efforts.
The Alaska Wildlife Troopers expressed their gratitude towards Support Vessels of Alaska, Vision Subsea, Benthic Geoscience Inc, and Alaska Dive Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team for their unwavering support in the ongoing search and recovery efforts.
David and Mary Maynard. (Facebook)
An initial GoFundMe campaign launched when the family first went missing highlighted the impact the Maynards had on others, citing the joy they brought and the strong sense of love and family bonding they shared with those around them.
It goes on to express how much they will be missed.
“It is indescribable the void that will be left behind, but I know if we come together as a family and a community they would know how much they meant to everyone,” the GoFundMe states.
