The U.S. Coast Guard has seized an eight-foot dinghy as part of its ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Michigan woman Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas.

The Coast Guard took custody of the small boat on Thursday. According to her husband Brian Hooker, the couple were aboard the dinghy when Lynette Hooker disappeared in early April.

Brian Hooker has stated that his wife "bounced off" the dinghy during the incident that led to her disappearance. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain under investigation.

The seizure of the vessel represents a significant development in the case, as investigators work to piece together what happened to the Michigan woman during her time in the Bahamas. The Coast Guard has not released additional details about the investigation or the condition of the seized dinghy.

Lynette Hooker's disappearance has prompted an active search and investigation by U.S. Coast Guard officials, who continue to examine evidence related to the case.