SD Fish and Sips (Mikey Rijavec) Missing at Sea

On November 11, my brother Mikey who many also know from his YouTube channel SD Fish and Sips issued a mayday call from his solo skiff at 3:00pm off the coast of Baja California. Luckily, along with US and Mexican authorities, the local fishing community has rallied a tremendous search and rescue effort to bring Mikey home safe. We are scrambling to use all resources available including boats and aircraft.

CURRENT STATUS ? SEARCH FOR MIKEY (LOST AT SEA NEAR BAH?A ASUNCI?N, BAJA SUR)

Mikey issued a MAYDAY call at ~8:00 AM local time yesterday when he was approx. 8 miles offshore from Bah?a Asunci?n, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Danny (older brother) has been in contact with:

• U.S. Coast Guard, who confirmed the case and are coordinating with SEMAR (Mexican Navy / Coast Guard).
  
• SEMAR headquarters in Mexico City, who confirmed they are actively handling the rescue.
  
• U.S. Embassy, who logged the case and will relay updates.
  
• Moraga Police Department, who contacted AT&T to request the last phone location; AT&T reported no pings in the last 24 hours. Moraga PD later informed Danny they are not able to provide further assistance.
  
• Danny accessed Mikey?s iCloud, but the device currently shows offline.

ON-SCENE SEARCH OPERATIONS:

• 2 Navy fast interceptor boats searching from Cedros Island southward.
  
• Mexican Navy aircraft en route from Ensenada.
  
• Navy drone has flown multiple missions; attempting to push further offshore.
  
• Another interceptor launched from Cabo.
  
• Large Coast Guard cutter inbound from Cedros (approx. 40 miles away).
  
• Over 30 local boats already searching every possible zone.
  
• 2 long-range radar systems deployed on the coastline (Point Asunci?n + Punta Prieta).
  
• Private aircraft (plane + helicopter) have been offered and are on standby.
  
• Local community is fully mobilized ? ?half the town is out searching.?

Bottom line:
A major, multi-agency full-scale search is underway involving the Mexican Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, air assets, drones, radar systems, and the entire local fleet/community.

Mikey got his start in this community and I wanted to let you all know what was happening. In order to escalate this effort we are welcoming donations to cover the cost of gas and pilots. Good vibes to Mikey and stay positive!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-s...-fish-and-sips