Fisherman found after being reported missing off coast of Dana Point
LOS ANGELES - A man who went missing while fishing off the coast of Dana Point has been found safe, the US Coast Guard said.
What we know:
The 41-year-old man, who was identified by family as Matt Gomez, was found Wednesday afternoon near Avalon Beach.
He was reported missing after last being seen fishing between Dana Point and Catalina Island aboard an 18-foot boat around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday.
His family said he left for Dana Point Harbor yesterday and that his phone went dead about 10 miles from Avalon. They say his truck was still parked in the south parking lot near the boat launch area.
His condition and other details were not released.