By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | January 2026
FAIRBANKS – Alaska State Troopers are asking the public’s assistance in locating 24-year-old Hari Karasani from Texas, who was reported missing on January 3, 2026.
Karasani was last seen leaving the Aurora Denali Lodge in Healy on December 31 and may have traveled to the Fairbanks area. He has not contacted family or friends since December 29, 2025. He is visiting Alaska alone, without a vehicle.
He is described as Asian, approximately 5’7” tall, 130 lbs, with black hair and black eyes, and wears glasses.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks at 907-451-5100, referencing incident AK26000654.
Public Support Petition
Tagore Mallineni has shared a petition urging the Attorney Generals and Governors of Alaska and Texas to take immediate action to help locate Hari. Supporters are encouraged to sign and share here:
👉🏿 https://www.change.org/missing_person_HARI. Even one minute of your time could help save a life.
