Posted April 20, 9:34 a.m.
The family of Dashiel Marder learned Wednesday that their 30-year-old relative went missing while he was diving in the waters of Indonesia.
According to a statement from the Marders — the family behind Marders Garden Center and Nursery in Bridgehampton — Dashiel Marder was in a remote area of Nihiwatu off the southwest coast of Solor in the East Nusa Tenggara.
"Dashiel is deeply loved and widely known, and we realize that everyone is anxious for information," his family wrote in the statement. "Though the situation is serious, as of this morning, the search is still ongoing, and everyone agrees that Dash deserves our respect, focus, and attention, as do the people on site who are participating in this effort.
"We want to take this opportunity to thank you all for your patience and consideration during this extremely difficult time."
Anyone wishing to reach the Marder family to offer contact information, stories, ideas, news and photos, and to ask questions about Dashiel Marder may contact
MarderFamily745@gmail.com.
Dashiel Marder is an East Hampton High School and Coastal Carolina University graduate.
