Woman Missing After Bahamas Boat Accident

0:00It's April 7. You're listening to Tampa Bay News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with the story. A 56-year-old woman from Michigan named Lynette Hooker is missing after falling off a dinghy boat in the Bahamas. Her husband says strong currents swept her away over the weekend while they were out on the water together. The couple had left Hope Town around 7.30 pm. Saturday in an 8-foot dinghy heading to Elbow City. That's when she went overboard and since she had the keys, the engine cut out completely. Her husband had no choice but to paddle back to shore alone, making it to the Marsh Harbor Boat Yard around 4 am, Sunday. He told someone there would happen and they called the police right away. Authorities launched a search, but so far they haven't found her. The Royal Bahamas police force confirmed the details from the husband's account. This tragic incident highlights how fast things can turn dangerous on the water and rescuers are still holding out hope for any leads.