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Joel G. Thompson, Jr., 48, of Lewes, Delaware, was last known to have gone fishing at the Indian River Inlet on April 26, 2010. He told his wife he was going to his usual spot on the south side of the rock jetty and never returned. His fishing pole and tackle box were found on the jetty and his truck and cell phone remained in the nearby parking lot.

Authorities believed he may have fallen or been swept from the rocks into the current. Search crews included a Coast Guard rescue boat from Indian River, a helicopter crew from Atlantic City, and a rescue crew from Cape May. Joel was described as White, about 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall, 132 to 165 pounds, hazel eyes, gray goatee, with several scars and tattoos (buzzard on right bicep; skull-and-sword with ribbon on left arm). He was reportedly wearing blue Dickies pants, a blue long-sleeve shirt, a green T-shirt with Captain Joel on the breast, and a black aqua skin suit; he may have had hip waders with cleats.

If anyone fished with Joel or was at the Indian River Inlet on April 26, 2010, can you share details that might help clarify what happened?