Search and Rescue - Scubaboard Staff Member - Northernone - Missing in Cozumel

[RayfromTX]

Cameron Donaldson Search Update **** 9 Volunteers needed tomorrow morning 3/19 at 5:45 am at SEDENA **** Tomorrow we will be walking at the lighthouse in the North. We hired some boats and we are going by boat to Punta Mika’s, docking there and will be searching on land for a few hours trying to cover all the possible areas that are far and impossible to reach by truck. Please let Henry Christopher Schultz know if you are able to assist.

We still need air support any pilots that can help is greatly appreciated!!

 

[-JD-]

Is Maya air an option? Just a thought.

Jay

I just looked at their listed fleet/schedules, they have a Cessna 402 which would be appropriate, but is on a scheduled run from CUN to Chetmal in the AM and then returns in the afternoon. There is a theoretical 6-7 hour gap, but given the 2+ hour round trip time, two refueling slots, and general operations overhead, it would leave very little effective operating time offshore. They may need to have a second pilot to swap out as well.

 

[lionfish-eater]

Bonnie said the Canadian embassy is aware of the situation and is getting involved.

 

[JenLoves2Dive]

@mtngoat2674 (Angelfish) - I sent you a message - but if you are planning on coming here or if you are aware of someone who is coming here to help with the search, I have 2 extra bedrooms in my house and would be glad to volunteer them. I live right in town. My contact info is in the message I sent you.

 

[mtngoat2674]

Bonnie said the Canadian embassy is aware of the situation and is getting involved.

Glad to hear it. Hopefully someone will extrapolate the need to make an official request for help from the US, simply due to the proximity and likely direction of travel.

 

[mtngoat2674]

mtngoat2674 (Angelfish) - I sent you a message - but if you are planning on coming here or if you are aware of someone who is coming here to help with the search, I have 2 extra bedrooms in my house and would be glad to volunteer them. I live right in town. My contact info is in the message I sent you.

I am beating the bushes in south Florida, trying to find a couple more pilots. The ones I have thus far located are in Cuba. They are doing what they can, unofficially, of course. However, if I can find at least one of my buddies in the Everglades, I may have more assistance. They are somewhat reclusive, however, and difficult to get ahold of... if they are even there. I am very concerned that looking close to the Mexican shore at this point will be fruitless. I'm trying to utilize other avenues. Thank you for the offer.

 

[duffer48]

Here is a Flight Tracker for the area. Small planes show up as well, Ive watched Leo from Cozumel flying around in the past(like a piper cub). I don't see any small aircraft, only jetliners.

Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map | Flightradar24

 

[DandyDon]

Please let me or Henry Christopher Schultz know if you are able to assist.

Henry is Sloeber and his email is available if you message me.

 

[Compressor]

Thank you to all of you who are helping find this young, kind man. Reading this thread shows how humans can be kind and compassionate irregardless of skin color, religion or national heritage.

For those who believe in higher powers, we can ask help there too while our friends at land and sea search for our loved ones.

 

[lionfish-eater]

I just received a call back from the embassy. They have been in contact with the family and are doing what they can.
Canada does not have any air assets in Mexico and is dependent on the local govt.
They have alerted the Canadian embassys in Cuba and Florida as well.