The search for Lynette Hooker, a 55-year-old American woman who vanished two months ago in the Bahamas, has been reignited by the U.S. Coast Guard. This renewed effort comes after new evidence raised questions about her husband Brian Hooker’s account of the events on the night of her disappearance.

Background of the Disappearance

Lynette disappeared on April 4 while returning to their yacht with her husband after dinner in the Abaco Islands. Brian Hooker reported that she fell from their dinghy in rough waters. However, inconsistencies between his statements and location data have prompted further investigation.

Initial search efforts involved local authorities, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, and the U.S. Coast Guard, transitioning from rescue to recovery within days. A criminal investigation was launched by the Coast Guard on April 8.

Current Search Efforts

With permission from the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the Coast Guard is now searching a different area of the Sea of Abaco. This area surrounds Elbow Cay, where the couple was reportedly headed. The search includes divers, cadaver dogs, and advanced technology to locate any trace of Lynette.

Brian Hooker, who was questioned and released by Bahamian police, returned to the U.S. He maintains his innocence, though investigators have found discrepancies in his account, leading to the renewed search efforts.

Challenges and Developments

Search operations in water are notoriously difficult, especially after significant time has passed. The Coast Guard has also taken custody of the dinghy involved and requested DNA samples from Lynette’s family to aid in the investigation.

Despite the challenges, the search continues in hopes of uncovering evidence to clarify the circumstances of Lynette Hooker’s disappearance.

Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.