Husband of missing American woman in Bahamas says he is heartbroken
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HOPE TOWN, Bahamas — The husband of an American woman who disappeared in the Bahamas spoke for the first time since she disappeared from a small boat, writing that he was “heartbroken.”
Bahamian authorities said Lynette Hooker, 55, and Brian Hooker, 58, left the Abaco Inn in Hope Town around 7:30 p.m. Saturday and boarded a smaller boat, known as a dinghy, to head to their yacht. Brian Hooker reportedly told authorities that Lynette fell into the water with the ignition key, causing the engine to shut down. According to Brian, the current carried him away as he paddled back to a marina in Marsh Harbor. Lynette was reported missing around 4 a.m. on Sunday.
Brian Hooker spoke for the first time about his wife’s disappearance on Wednesday.
“I am heartbroken over the recent boating accident in unpredictable seas and high winds that caused my beloved Lynette to fall from our small boat near Elbow Cay in the Bahamas. Despite desperate attempts to reach her, the winds and currents drove us further away. We continue to search for her and that is my sole focus,” Brian Hooker said in a Facebook post.
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Lynette Hooker went missing after falling from a small boat on Saturday evening. Her husband, Brian Hooker, reported her missing early Sunday morning. (Brian Hooker and Lynette Hooker/Facebook)
“Our family is deeply grateful for the assistance of the Bahamian people, especially the Hopetown Volunteer Fire and Rescue team, the Royal Bahamas police force, the Royal Bahamas Defense Force, and the U.S. Coast Guard, who worked tirelessly to bring Lynette back to us. Thank you everyone for keeping Lynette in your thoughts and for your support of our family during this difficult time.” he added.
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