Who is Lakelyn Doyle? Pregnant wife of missing boater wants GoFundMe page donations to stop amid rumors

Tyler Doyle has been missing for nearly two weeks after he reportedly fell overboard in rough waters

LORIS, SOUTH CAROLINA: The wife of Tyler Doyle, who went missing while duck hunting on a boat after reportedly falling overboard in rough water near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has asked people to stop donating to the family’s GoFundMe page after rumors spread about the tragic incident. The page was originally set up by a family friend, but Tyler’s wife Lakelyn Chestnut Doyle asked donors to stop sending money.

“Due to the rumors and everything going around, his wife, Lakelyn, wants me to stop all donations to this go fund me,” the family friend wrote on the GoFundMe. “She rather go without, then to deal with drama and rumors while she’s actively searching for her missing husband.” The update concludes, “The search for Tyler is still ongoing. Thanks again for all the donations, but as a woman 30 weeks pregnant she can’t handle everyone’s opinion and stress on her body for the baby’s sake.”

Previously, Tyler’s brother Reed Doyle railed against those who created fake TikTok accounts posing as Tyler and asking their followers for money, writing, “it amazing the extent people will go to receive a hand out.” The 22-year-old was last spotted at the northern jetties near North Myrtle Beach when he reportedly fell overboard on January 26.

Who is conducting the search for Tyler?

In addition to authorities and Tyler’s relatives, Wings of Hope has also joined the search for the missing 22-year-old. The non-profit organization is based in Wisconsin, but offers its services across the country and internationally. To date, Wings of Hope has conducted projects in Belize, Cambodia, Paraguay, Papua New Guinea, Tanzania, Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, South Africa and Zambia.