In 1961, a son of New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller, Michael, disappeared from which of these islands?

What an incredible story, and what a lousy way to go! Poor guy.

Enjoyed meeting Gov. Rockefeller when he visited my 1962-63 freshman class at Elmira College. Did not know his son had been lost. Tragic 😰

I remember hearing this on radio and tv news about Rockerfeller's disappearance, and being declared dead a few years later. I was a child during that time. A really sad, and mysterious, event.

Player #26264402, wow, did not‘know that, sad tho..

Has anyone ever swam 12 miles in a constantly moving ocean ?

How horrible! I can't imagine the grief his parents went through. I never heard this story. May he rest in peace.

Mark, it’s very tough. I know I could do it though. I was a long time competitive swimmer and often swam miles upon miles in open waters. Have never done 12 straight at one time but once you get going and get your rhythm it’s not much different than a few miles. It’s a much harder swim though as you’re battling currents and waves. It’s very relaxing though as I love swimming and feel at home in the water.

If that’s all true, what a horrible death. You finally make the swim to shore only to get murdered once you get to dry land. I hope he went quick and didn’t suffer, however he died. At only 23 years old too. Very sad.

A guess would have been shark(s) 😢

if he was eaten there wouldn't be any evidence of him left

if he was eaten there wouldn't be any evidence of him left