Sunday morning, Daniel Bobis went missing while surfing in West Lampung, Indonesia. Friends and family have spent the last 24-hours contacting the US embassy in Jakarta and the international media in order to shed light on his disappearance. The consulate has been of no help thus far but seems to be more responsive after the thousands of pleas from family members, friends and the entire community of Long Beach.

Hundreds of people attended a vigil last night (as seen on the Fios1 report) on Long Beach’s boardwalk to pray for Danny’s well being, his safe return and to raise awareness for his Paypal rescue fund which can bring aide to his search and rescue through donations to dannybobisfund@gmail.com.

Danny was my first friend here in the United States and he has been an integral part of my life for the past 14 years. He is a beloved math teacher at Long Beach High, Coach of the LB Surf Team and drummer of Long Island activist hardcore band, Cipher. The New York Post, Village Voice, CBS NY, Gizmodo. CNN iReport and Patch have picked up the story but it is up to us to spread the word until the proper actions are taken and Danny is recovered.

Please spread the word and if possible reach out to anyone and everyone that can help. You can also call the Indonesian US embassy at (62)(21) 3435-9000 or email them at the American Citizen Services of Jakarta. If you have or are looking for any information show your support by visiting the Daniel Bobis Info Facebook page.

“The Only Real Thing In Life Is Action”
- Maurice Mitchell (Cipher), 1999.

- Shark