The U.S. Coast Guard is intensifying its search for Lynette Hooker, a 55-year-old American sailor who went missing in early April near the Bahamas’ Abaco Islands. The Coast Guard has requested permission from Bahamian authorities to deploy divers to new areas, following inconsistencies found between location data from Brian Hooker’s electronic devices and his statements about where his wife might be found.

Discrepancies in Husband’s Account

Lynette’s husband, Brian Hooker, reported that she fell from an 8-foot dinghy in rough waters as they were returning to their yacht, Soulmate. However, the location data contradicts his initial guidance to investigators, prompting further scrutiny. Brian Hooker, who has been married to Lynette for 25 years, has denied any wrongdoing and was released without charges after being questioned by Bahamian police shortly after reporting her missing.

Ongoing Investigation

The Coast Guard’s criminal investigation into Lynette Hooker’s disappearance continues, though the agency has declined to comment on the specifics of the case. The couple, both U.S. nationals from Michigan, had been documenting their sailing adventures on social media for over a decade. The search for Lynette remains a priority as authorities work to resolve the discrepancies in the case.

This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.