Tyler Doyle missing updates — South Carolina boater’s family makes heartbreaking plea as sonar and dogs join the search

Facebook groups with over 86k members

Tyler Doyle's tragic situation sparked a massive ground search as well as an online rumor storm over his disappearance.

Many Facebook groups have been started by curious onlookers and those seeking to puzzle together the clues since he allegedly went overboard.

As of Thursday night, more than 86,000 people were a part of one group called "Help Find Tyler Doyle Official Support Group."

Local police and investigators have been able to corroborate some of the facts despite a flood of unreliable information.

Rumors have aggravated situation, according to Doyle's mother

The problem has become worse, Doyle's mother informed WBTW of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, according to stories about what happened to her son.

She did not provide specifics regarding the rumors, however.

According to the source, Tyler vanished while out on a boat duck hunting.

GoFundMe for Tyler shut down - at wife's request

Lakelyn, Tyler's wife, who is 30 weeks pregnant, asked that a GoFundMe set up for his search be closed down.

"A lot of people heard that Tyler Doyle was in a boating accident. His wife Lakelyn Doyle is expecting a new baby. I'm creating this account to help her stand on her feet and not have to worry about an income for a little while," said the campaign.

It raised more than $30,000 before it was closed, exceeding its $15,000 target.

Explaining why Lakelyn wanted the profile closed, the organizer wrote: "She rather go without, then to deal with drama and rumors while she's actively searching for her missing husband.

"The search for Tyler is still [sic]on going. Thanks again for all the donations, but as a [sic]women 30 weeks pregnant she can’t handle everyone’s opinion and stress on her body for the baby’s sake."