Fishing influencer Mikey Rijavec, known for his YouTube channel Fish and Sips, was found dead off the coast of Mexico after several days of searching.

Fishing influencer Mikey Rijavec, creator of the Fish and Sips YouTube channel, was found dead in Mexican waters several days after issuing a distress call at sea. According to American media outlets, including the New York Post, his body was discovered near San Cristóbal, off the coast of Baja California, following a large-scale search operation involving the U.S. Coast Guard and the Mexican Navy.

Mikey Rijavec disappeared on November 11 after reporting engine trouble while fishing alone, about eight miles from shore. His boat was found overturned five miles from the coast, quickly raising fears of a serious accident. The U.S. Coast Guard then suspended its search, leaving Mexican authorities to continue the operation.

The causes of the tragedy are still unknown.

His family confirmed the news via a message posted on GoFundMe, where his brother explained that the discovery of the body brought some relief to days of anguish. He also highlighted the outpouring of support that arose around the influencer, bringing together friends, fishermen, and members of the public, all mobilized to try and find him.

The exact causes of the tragedy remain unknown, with several scenarios being considered, ranging from a mechanical failure to a collision with a marine animal. A well-liked figure in the sport fishing community, Mikey Rijavec regularly posted videos of his solo fishing trips, and the announcement of his death triggered a wave of tributes on his social media.