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Tonight, new clues in the search for an American woman who vanished at sea in the Bahamas.
55-year-old Lynette Hooker was on a boat ride with her husband, Brian, when she went missing.
Lynette's daughter, Carly, sharing this voicemail with NBC News, which she says is from her stepfather.
>> And they have found a flotation device that I threw to mom when she fell overboard.
And uh so they're that's a overboard. And uh so they're that's a
they haven't found her yet, but they're they can now focus all of their efforts in a smaller area.
>> Brian telling investigators the two left Hopetown for Elbow Key at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday when Lynette later fell from their 8ft dinghy.
According to police, he says she was swept away, taking the boat's only key with her and forcing him to paddle for hours towards Marsh Harbor, reporting her missing around 4:00 a.m.
Brian writing on Facebook, "He is heartbroken," adding, "Despite desperate attempts to reach her, the winds and currents drove us further apart.
We continue to search for her, and that is my sole focus."
A marine forecast from that day indicating strong winds and rough seas at the time Lynette went overboard.
But Lynette's daughter now raising serious questions about the couple's history, revealing they had a volatile relationship.
>> They have history of not getting along of especially when they drink.
>> The couple were avid sailors who documented their travels on social media.
>> Do the fog horn.
>> The search now in its fourth day, but so far there is still no sign of Lynette.
All right, George Fiz joins us now live from the Bahamas.
Brian Hooker said he paddled to shore for hours. You're standing where he eventually landed.
What are you learning about that journey?
>> Yeah, Tom. Authorities saying he paddled to this marino right here.
No sign of him here today.
Locals that know this harbor well say the waters here actually aren't that deep.
About 5t across some stretches and a strong enough swimmer could make it to safety.
Tom.
>> Okay, George Fiz. George, thank you. We thank you for watching and remember, stay updated on breaking news and top stories on the NBC News app or watch live on our YouTube channel.
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