Overview
- Rijavec issued a distress call on November 11 around 3 p.m. from roughly eight nautical miles off San Roque near Bahía Asunción.
- A multi-day search involved the U.S. Coast Guard, Mexico's Navy, private vessels, drones, land-based radar systems, and manned aircraft.
- Local fishermen found his body in waters near the Bahía Asunción area, with reports citing Bahía Tortuga and San Cristóbal.
- His small skiff was discovered adrift about five miles from shore without its motor.
- Brother Gregory Rijavec confirmed the recovery and thanked searchers via GoFundMe, as Fonmar called for a formal safety standard for kayak sport fishing.