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Wife Vanishes Overboard in Bahamas During Boating Trip
8 Apr
Summary
- A Michigan woman fell overboard from a dinghy on Saturday.
- Her husband reported her missing after strong currents carried her away.
- US and Bahamian officials are involved in the ongoing search.
A search is ongoing for Lynette Hooker, a 55-year-old Michigan resident, who fell overboard from a dinghy on Saturday evening. The incident occurred while she was traveling with her husband, Brian Hooker, from Hope Town to Elbow Cay in the Bahamas. They were known on social media as the 'Sailing Hookers,' documenting their nautical adventures.
According to Bahamian police, Brian Hooker reported his wife missing around 4 a.m. on Sunday. He stated that Lynette fell from their eight-foot dinghy at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. The boat's engine reportedly shut off because she had the keys when she went overboard. He claimed strong currents carried her away, and he paddled the dinghy for several hours until reaching shore.
The U.S. State Department confirmed awareness of the reports and is assisting Bahamian authorities in the search effort. The couple's social media, including a YouTube channel created in 2011, shows extensive travel and experiences, including recent posts about contending with strong winds in the Bahamas.
