U.S. Coast Guard Resumes Search for Missing American Woman in Bahamas

The U.S. Coast Guard has resumed its search for Lynette Hooker, a 55-year-old woman from Michigan who disappeared during a nighttime boat trip in the Bahamas on April 4. The search was authorized following new GPS data that raised questions about her husband Brian Hooker's account of the events that night. Brian Hooker reported his wife missing the day after she allegedly fell from their dinghy and was swept away. He was initially arrested but later released without charges. The Royal Bahamas Police Force has allowed the U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service to search new areas for Lynette, whose body has not yet been found. GPS data indicates Brian Hooker stopped in the Sea of Abaco before returning, providing investigators with a new location to search. Lynette's daughter has expressed doubts about her stepfather's account, citing her mother's sailing experience. Brian Hooker's attorney stated that there is no evidence against him. The couple had been sailing together for over a decade, documenting their travels on social media. Earlier this month, the U.S. Coast Guard seized their boat, the Soulmate, to investigate potential evidence related to the case. Brian Hooker has stated he believes his wife may still be alive.