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Search Suspended for Missing NMU Student Who Walked Onto Ice
Trenton Massey, 21, disappeared early Sunday morning in Marquette, Michigan
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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Northern Michigan University student Trenton Massey, 21, disappeared early Sunday morning after being captured on surveillance cameras walking out onto the ice from the Founder's Landing Boardwalk in Marquette, Michigan. Despite a multi-agency search effort involving specialized equipment, Massey has not been recovered, and law enforcement has now suspended the search, though the investigation remains ongoing.
Why it matters
The disappearance of a young college student is an alarming event that raises concerns about public safety, mental health, and the challenges of searching remote winter environments. The case has prompted an outpouring of support from the local community and highlights the difficulties authorities face when responding to missing persons reports.
The details
Massey was last seen on surveillance footage around 3:25 a.m. on Sunday, February 23, heading towards the Founder's Landing Boardwalk. He appeared to be disoriented and having difficulty walking. Shortly after 3:30 a.m., Massey was seen walking out onto the ice from the north Founder's Landing Pier, and then disappeared from the camera's view. In the days since, over a dozen agencies and countless volunteers have searched the area by land, water, and air using specialized equipment like helicopters, airboats, underwater ROVs, sonar units, scuba divers, drones, K9s, and a hovercraft, but Massey has not been located.
- Massey was last seen on surveillance footage around 2:50 a.m. on Sunday, February 23, traveling eastbound on a multi-use path in downtown Marquette.
- Around 3:25 a.m. on Sunday, February 23, Massey was captured on camera heading towards the Founder's Landing Boardwalk.
- Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 23, Massey was seen walking out onto the ice from the north Founder's Landing Pier.
The players
Trenton Massey
A 21-year-old Northern Michigan University student who went missing early Sunday morning after being captured on surveillance cameras walking out onto the ice from the Founder's Landing Boardwalk in Marquette, Michigan.
Marquette Police Department
The law enforcement agency that announced the suspension of the search for Trenton Massey, though the investigation remains ongoing.
What’s next
The investigation into Trenton Massey's disappearance remains ongoing, and law enforcement has stated that volunteers are welcome to continue searching on their own, but all searchers should stay off the ice and be mindful of private property.
The takeaway
The disappearance of Trenton Massey highlights the dangers of venturing out onto frozen bodies of water, especially in remote or isolated areas, and the challenges authorities face when responding to missing persons cases in harsh winter environments. The case has prompted an outpouring of support from the local community and underscores the importance of mental health awareness and resources for college students.
