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A rescue organization in the Bahamas has identified the American woman who went missing at sea and her husband, who reported her disappearance over the weekend.
The couple, Lynette Hooker, aged 55, and Brian Hooker, aged 58, hail from Onset, Michigan, according to a statement from the Hope Town Volunteer Fire and Rescue shared with NewsNation.
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The duo departed from an inn in Hope Town, embarking on an 8-foot dinghy around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, intending to reach Elbow Cay, located approximately 2.5 miles away.
Brian Hooker informed authorities that his wife accidentally fell overboard with the keys, causing the boat to power down, which left him no choice but to paddle in pursuit.