Body of missing YouTube fisherman from California found off coast of Mexico, family says

The body of a missing San Diego fisherman popular on YouTube was found in waters off the coast of Mexico, the man’s family said in an update on GoFundMe.

The body of a missing San Diego fisherman popular on YouTube was found in waters off the coast of Mexico, the man’s family said in an update on GoFundMe.

Mikey Rijavec, known for his YouTube channel SD Fish and Sips, was on a fishing trip off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, on November 11 when he made a mayday call from his solo skiff, according to a post on the GoFundMe page.

Rijavec experienced engine issues with his boat, and while attempting to fix them, the motor dislodged, causing the boat to flip, according to the GoFundMe. While he was able to upright the skiff, it had taken on water.

"We know nothing about what happened to Mikey after that," the GoFundMe said.

Authorities from both the U.S. and Mexico joined the search and rescue efforts, using both boats and aircraft to look for Rijavec. According to GoFundMe, local boats and private planes hired by the family were also used in the search.