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Coast Guard Seizes Dinghy in Missing Woman Case
5 Jun
Summary
- Lynette Hooker vanished during a dinghy trip on April 4.
- Her husband, Brian, was arrested and later released without charges.
- The Coast Guard recently seized the dinghy for further investigation.
Lynette Hooker, 55, vanished during a dinghy trip on the night of April 4, 2026, from Hope Town to Elbow Cay in the Bahamas. Her husband, Brian Hooker, 58, reported that Lynette "reportedly fell overboard" with the boat keys and was carried away by strong currents. Brian stated he lost sight of her and paddled the dinghy back to shore to notify authorities early the next morning.
Brian was taken into custody on April 8, 2026, but was released without charges following a consultation with the Department of Public Prosecutions, pending further investigations. Despite his release, Brian remains a person of interest. His attorney has stated that Mr. Hooker unequivocally denies any wrongdoing and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
The U.S. Coast Guard launched a search for Lynette on May 5, 2026, and recently seized the 8-foot dinghy involved in her disappearance on June 4, 2026. Investigators, accompanied by cadaver dogs, were seen aboard the vessel as they scoured the area. The Coast Guard also sought information regarding a sailboat moored near where Lynette went missing.
