Dorian Yanke-24′ Hydra-Sport boat / Image courtesy USCG
UPDATE 09/02/24:
The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended the active search, pending further information, for Dorian Yanke off the Delaware coast after three and a half days of searching, according to the U.S. Coast Guard Mid-Atlantic. Dorian Yanke was last seen on August 26 and reported overdue on Wednesday August 28th. The Coast Guard had been actively searching for Mr. Dorian Yanke since he was reported missing, over a total of 88 search hours covering 14,984 square-miles. Yanke was last heard from on Monday August 26th, at approximately 7:30 a.m. when he had spoken with a family member and informed them that he would be going on a fishing trip in the vicinity of Rehoboth Bay, Delaware. It was reported Yanke took out his white 24’ Hydra-sport boat and was last seen departing Indian River Inlet with the intention to fish offshore. The boat is white with black detailing on the side and black case covers over the engine. If you have additional information, contact the Sector Delaware Bay Command Center 24/7 hotline at 215-271-4960.
Additional Info from the U.S. Coast Guard Mid-Atlantic:
U.S. Coast Guard units involved in the search included:
U.S. Coast Guard Station Cape May
U.S. Coast Guard Station Indian River Inlet
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Richard Snyder
Original Post:
The search continues by U.S. Coast Guard Mid-Atlantic for a missing boater. Officials say 46 year old Dorian Yanke was last heard from on Monday, August 26th around 7:30am when he spoke with a family member and told them he’d b going on a fishing trip in the vicinity of Rehoboth Bay.
His boat was last seen departing Indian River Inlet – a 24′ Hydra-sport boat – his intention to fish offshore. Yanke missed a call with a family member Tuesday night and was reported missing Wednesday. Multiple Coast Guard units are taking part in the search.
If you have information – contact the Sector Delaware Bay Command Center 24/7 hotline at 215-271-4960.
