The search for missing American Lynette Hooker has resumed in the Bahamas as U.S. Coast Guard divers arrived in Hopetown. Hooker, 55, disappeared on April 4, and her husband, Brian Hooker, reported that she fell from a boat during a dinghy ride near Elbow Cay.
Details of the Incident
According to Brian Hooker, his wife fell into the water while holding the keys to the engine, leaving him to paddle the boat to shore. He then informed a bystander who contacted the police. Brian Hooker was initially arrested by the Royal Bahamas Police Force on April 8 but was released five days later without charges. He has maintained his innocence, stating, “I’ve never harmed Lynette, and I would never harm Lynette, and I want to find Lynette.”
Ongoing Investigation
Brian Hooker has returned to the United States and continues to cooperate with officials in the investigation into his wife’s disappearance, according to his attorney, Terrel A. Butler. The U.S. Coast Guard’s renewed search efforts highlight the ongoing commitment to finding Lynette Hooker and resolving the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
Original reporting: NBC6 Miami — read the source article.
