Coast Guard searching for missing man and boat off of Rehoboth

The United States Coast Guard said it is searching for a man who has been missing since Monday morning off of the Delaware coast.

Dorian Yanke, 46, went through the Indian River Inlet with the intention of fishing offshore. At 7:30 that morning, he spoke with a family member and said he would be fishing near Rehoboth Bay.

The Coast Guard said he missed a call with a family member on Tuesday evening and was reported missing on Wednesday morning.

According to the Coast Guard, Yanke was last seen in a 24-foot white Hydra-sport boat with yellow-and-black detailing leaving Indian River. The boat also has black covers over the engine. He is 6 feet, 1 inch tall and 200 pounds, and he was wearing a tan shirt with navy blue shorts and a navy blue hat.

Anyone who has additional information about Yanke's whereabouts should contact USCG Delaware Bay Command Center Hotline at 215-271-4960. The hotline is open 24/7.

This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Coast Guard searching for missing man and boat off of Rehoboth