US Coast Guard Investigates Disappearance of Michigan Woman in the Bahamas

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:48:00 +0200

The US Coast Guard has launched a criminal investigation into the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, a 55-year-old woman from Michigan, who fell off a dinghy while boating in the Bahamas. According to her husband, Brian Hooker, the incident occurred Saturday night when strong winds and currents caused Lynette to fall overboard. Despite Brian's attempts to rescue her, he lost sight of her and was unable to reach her. Following the disappearance, local authorities and the US Coast Guard have been searching the area for several days, now transitioning from search efforts to a recovery mission. Lynette's family has expressed frustration over the lack of information and has called for a thorough investigation. The US State Department is also involved, providing assistance to Bahamian authorities. As the search continues, Lynette's daughter, Karli Aylesworth, has been left with many unanswered questions about the incident. The couple, who have been sailing for over a decade, was in the Bahamas