Coast Guard Seizes Dinghy in Bahamas That Lynette Hooker Allegedly "Bounced Off" Of

Updated on: June 4, 2026 / 7:39 PM EDT / CBS News
Coast Guard Seizes Dinghy in Bahamas That Lynette Hooker Allegedly "Bounced Off" Of

Coast Guard Seizes Dinghy in Bahamas That Lynette Hooker Allegedly “Bounced Off” Of The U.S. Coast Guard seized an 8-foot dinghy in the Bahamas that Lynette Hooker was reportedly aboard when she disappeared in early April. Her husband, Brian Hooker, stated she fell overboard during a nighttime ride in rough waters. Investigators are examining the dinghy, and GPS data may differ from Brian Hooker’s account.

  • The U.S. Coast Guard seized an 8-foot dinghy in the Bahamas related to the disappearance of Lynette Hooker.
  • Brian Hooker, Lynette’s husband, reported her missing and stated she fell overboard from the dinghy.
  • Investigators surveyed the dinghy, using a cadaver dog and holding up a life jacket.
  • GPS data from an electronic device may contradict Brian Hooker’s account of the events.
  • The couple’s sailboat was also seized by the Coast Guard last month.
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