Man whose wife disappeared from their boat near Bahamas released after questioning

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Police in the Bahamas have released a Michigan man who said his wife disappeared after falling overboard from a small boat in waters off the island nation.

Brian Hooker, of Onsted, had been in police custody since April 8 after being questioned by authorities.

He told police that 55-year-old Lynette Hooker fell overboard the night of April 4 from their motorboat as they were traveling from Hope Town to Elbow Cay in the Bahamas.

He said his wife had the keys and the boat’s engine shut off, forcing him to paddle ashore.

Law enforcement freed him after consulting with prosecutors who recommended against filing charges at this time, with investigations underway.

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Brian Hooker released in Bahamas