Archive · 19 Nov 2025
San Diego Fisherman and YouTuber Mikey Rijavec Found Dead Off Baja Coast
Mikey Rijavec, a San Diego fisherman and YouTuber, was found dead off the coast of Baja California.
He had sent a mayday call after his boat's engine failed.
Many people searched for him, but it took four days to find his body.
Mikey Rijavec's body was found off the coast of Baja California near San Cristobal
He issued a mayday call on November 11 due to engine trouble on his solo skiff
Rijavec was known for his YouTube channel SD Fish and Sips
An extensive four-day search involving US and Mexican authorities was conducted
His boat was recovered, but initial efforts to locate him were unsuccessful
- Who
- Mikey Rijavec, a San Diego fisherman and YouTuber
- What
- Was found dead off the coast of Baja California
- When
- On November 11, he sent a mayday call, and his body was found on November 15
- Where
- Off the coast of Baja California near San Cristobal
- Why
- He experienced engine trouble on his solo skiff
Family's Perspective
Search Authorities' Perspective
Search Efforts
Family's Perspective
Family believes every effort was exhausted despite missing pieces and details.
Search Authorities' Perspective
- Age
- 33 years old
- Occupation
- Fisherman and YouTuber
- YouTube Channel
- SD Fish and Sips
- Search Duration
- Four days
- Authorities Involved
- US and Mexican authorities, local fishermen, and private planes hired by the family