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Husband's haunting words after wife vanished in shark-infested waters
- Brian Hooker told a Bahamas security guard that he and Lynette had been drinking when she fell overboard in rough seas during a night trip.
- Authorities arrested Hooker on probable cause but say he has denied any wrongdoing and has not been formally charged.
- Witnesses described Hooker as exhausted rather than emotional, and he repeatedly asked for water while authorities investigated.
- Rescue teams widened the search using high-tech imaging while noting current and weather conditions hinder recovery efforts.
- Experts warned bull sharks inhabit the waters, raising concerns about the likelihood of recovery.
- Lynette Hooker’s daughter called for a full investigation into her mother’s disappearance amid family tensions.
- Brian Hooker was taken to Freeport for questioning by local police after his arrest on Wednesday night.
- The couple had been documenting their voyage at sea, traveling from Texas toward The Bahamas via Florida.
- Authorities continued a recovery operation as more than 8 hours elapsed since the disappearance.
- Local responders reported Hooker’s account of being exhausted and focused on finding his wife rather than showing distress.
- The investigation includes reviewing prior issues cited by Lynette Hooker’s daughter as part of the family context.
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