The Lost Submarine and the Boy Who Vanished | Albuquerque News

A haunting tale of a 17-year-old cowboy who vanished at sea aboard the USS Logarto—only to be found 62 years later. Investigative reporter Larry Barker spent months piecing together the life of Howard Ortega, tracking down childhood friends and even filming inside the submerged wreck. His emotional conversation with Ortega’s sister added a deeply human layer to this decades-old mystery. This gripping story honors a forgotten sailor and reminds us why uncovering the past matters—especially for those left behind. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bcf07376e08d98b5