Body of Milbridge Maine Clammer Who Went Missing is Located

The body of a Milbridge man who went missing last month while harvesting clams has been found.

Missing Milbridge Maine Man Found in Narraguagus Bay

Alton Wallace, 51, of Milbridge, was recovered from the western shore of Foster Island in Narraguagus Bay on Saturday June 21, 2025.

Missing Milbridge Maine Man Went Missing While Clamming

Mr. Wallace was reported missing on May 18, 2025, when he failed to return from an outing to harvest clams. The initial search focused on Fickett Point, at the mouth of Narrguagus Bay, because his last cellphone ping was recorded there at approximately 7:30 that morning.

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This search has been ongoing, by air and by water, involving multiple agencies.

Body of Missing Milbridge Maine Man Found By a Fisherman

A fisherman, who found Mr. Wallace's body near the high-water line, reported it to Officers with the Maine Marine Patrol. They were able to confirm his identity with his driver's license, which was found in his pocket.

His body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta for an autopsy to determine his cause of death.

Our condolences to Mr. Wallace's family and friends.

We'll update this story as more details become available.