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dohanews.coscience16 hrs ago
Search for missing California hiker paused by heavy rains in Costa Rica
A 30-year-old California tourist has been missing in Costa Rica since June 2 after flash floods and mudslides struck during her hike. Torrential rains have forced search teams to pause operations.
New York Postpolitics1 day ago
Costa Rica pauses search for missing California hiker due to heavy rains and landslide risk
Ashley Phillips, 30, disappeared June 2 during a hike. Severe weather has halted search operations, with efforts set to resume when conditions improve.
nbcnews.comworld9 days ago
Body of Missing 20-Year-Old American Found by Volunteers in Mountains Outside Kyoto After 3-Day Police Search
James Weston Higginbotham, 20, an Auburn University engineering student, was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto on June 7, 2026. His mother, Nancy Higginbotham, confirmed the discovery by volunteer searchers.
New York Postpolitics9 days ago
Coast Guard Examines Dinghy from 2026 Disappearance of Michigan Woman Lynette Hooker
U.S. Coast Guard investigators have taken possession of the eight-foot dinghy from which Lynette Hooker, 55, disappeared in the Sea of Abaco in early April 2026. The sailboat the couple lived on is also under examination.
eonline.comai10 days ago
Search for missing U.S. college student in Japan suspended after three days
Police ended a three-day search involving 100 officers, K-9 units, and helicopters. The student's family plans to hire a private search-and-rescue team expected to cost more than $100,000.
world10 days ago
Search Continues for Auburn University Student Missing in Japan
Kyoto Prefectural Police said investigators believe the 20-year-old left his family intentionally. Officers continue to search for the student and remain concerned for his safety.
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nypost.comai10 days ago
Auburn University Student Missing in Dense Mountain Forest Near Kyoto After Leaving Family at Train Station
James Weston Higginbotham, 20, has not been seen since May 29 near Kyoto. His family is funding a private search after police ended their operation.
japantoday.comworld11 days ago
American College Student Separates from Family, Boards Train Alone and Goes Missing in Japan
James Weston Higginbotham disappeared while vacationing with his family. His parents spoke to CBS News about the ongoing search.
usatoday.comworld11 days ago
55-Year-Old Michigan Woman Missing After Falling Overboard From Dinghy in Bahamas
U.S. Coast Guard investigators seized the eight-foot dinghy that Brian Hooker says he and his wife were aboard when Lynette Hooker disappeared in the Bahamas in early April. GPS data from a seized device conflicts with his account.
Fox Newsworld12 days ago
Auburn Student Missing Since May 29 After Family Separated During Japan Vacation Near Kyoto
James Weston Higginbotham, 20, disappeared after separating from his family during a vacation in Japan. Japanese police, the U.S. Embassy, and the FBI are searching wooded areas east of Kyoto.
nypost.comworld12 days ago
Auburn University student reported missing in Kyoto
An Auburn University engineering student was last seen Friday in Kyoto, Japan. Family members and university officials said search efforts are underway with assistance from Japanese police and U.S. authorities.
The Independentworld16 days ago
U.S. Coast Guard to Search Seized Sailboat in Lynette Hooker Disappearance Case
The U.S. Coast Guard will examine the couple's vessel in Fort Lauderdale after Bahamian authorities approved a U.S. dive team to search waters in the Sea of Abaco where Lynette Hooker vanished last month.
nypost.comworld17 days ago
Search for Missing Woman Resumes in Bahamas After GPS Data Reviewed
Authorities resumed a search for a missing woman in the Bahamas. Navigation app data from her husband’s phone showed a route that differed from his account of events on their dinghy in April.
abcnews.go.comworld19 days ago
U.S. Investigators Seek New Search Area in Lynette Hooker Disappearance
GPS data from an electronic device has prompted U.S. authorities to request permission for a dive search in the Sea of Abaco. The data does not match Brian Hooker's account of events on the night his wife disappeared.
thehollywoodgossip.comworld19 days ago
Coast Guard to Request Bahamas Permission for U.S. Divers in Lynette Hooker Search
The Coast Guard Investigative Service plans to seek Bahamian approval to deploy U.S. divers in additional search zones. The request follows new forensic leads from electronic devices belonging to Lynette Hooker's husband.
jewishpress.comworld19 days ago
Israeli Government Allocates 400,000 Shekels for Haymanut Kasau Search Campaign
The Aliyah and Integration Ministry and the Jewish Agency will spend about 400,000 shekels on billboards and social media to seek information on the location of nine-year-old Haymanut Kasau, who has been missing since 2023. The campaign will include a cash reward for tips that le…
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nbcnews.comworld20 days ago
Michigan Couple's Sailboat Infrared Camera Examined in Bahamas Disappearance
An infrared camera aboard the sailboat of Brian and Lynette Hooker is being examined as part of the investigation into Lynette Hooker's disappearance in the Bahamas. The device may contain footage or data relevant to the case.
news.google.comfinance22 days ago
Search Underway for 15-Year-Old Boy Missing in Lincoln Lake
Lincolnshire Police are searching Swanholme Lakes after a 15-year-old boy entered the water and has not been seen since. Emergency services responded at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 24.
New York Postpolitics25 days ago
Bronx Teen Missing After Being Swept Away at Rockaway Beach
An 18-year-old Bronx high school senior was swept away while swimming at Rockaway Beach on Tuesday. Family members identified him as Brandon Figueroa and said he was set to graduate next month.
deadline.comworld28 days ago
Katie Price Reports Husband Missing After Last Contact Wednesday
Katie Price stated she last spoke with her husband on Wednesday night. Officials are assisting the family in the search.
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The Bbcpolitics30 days ago
Police Expand Search for Missing 14-Year-Old in Barnstaple
Devon and Cornwall Police are conducting extensive searches along the River Taw in Barnstaple for 14-year-old Taylor Charlton. Officers reported finding a pair of shoes believed to belong to the boy and urged the public to avoid sharing unconfirmed information.
foxnews.comworld34 days ago
U.S. Coast Guard Seizes Sailboat in Search for Missing Woman in Bahamas
The U.S. Coast Guard has seized a sailboat belonging to a couple as part of the ongoing search for the wife who disappeared in the Bahamas. Authorities continue efforts to locate the woman. CBS News reported the development on May 13, 2026.
abcnews.go.comworld35 days ago
Investigation Into Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Reaches 100 Days
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on Feb. 1 from her home in Tucson, Arizona. At the 100-day mark, the inquiry centers on DNA analysis at an FBI laboratory in Quantico, Virginia, and video recovered from a doorbell camera.
nbcnews.comworld35 days ago
Savannah Guthrie Marks 100 Days Since Mother Reported Missing
Television journalist Savannah Guthrie posted a tribute to her mother Nancy Guthrie on Mother’s Day. The post stated that the family will continue searching and will not be at peace until Nancy Guthrie is found. Monday marks 100 days since she was reported missing.
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U.S. Coast Guard Seizes Sailboat in Probe of Michigan Woman's Disappearance
The sailboat named Soulmate used by Brian and Lynette Hooker has been seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators. The vessel departed Marsh Harbour in the Bahamas on Friday and was taken into custody Saturday while en route to the United States. The action comes as the investigatio…
eonline.comfinance36 days ago
Savannah Guthrie Renews Public Appeal for Information on Mother Missing Since February
The TODAY show co-anchor posted a video compilation and emotional message on Instagram on May 10, 2026, more than three months after her 84-year-old mother was reported missing near Tucson, Arizona. Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her daughter’s home after dinner on Jan. 31. Autho…
Deadlineworld36 days ago
Nancy Guthrie, 84, Missing Nearly 100 Days After Last Seen in Arizona Home
The Today show co-host shared an Instagram tribute on May 10, 2026, nearly 100 days after her 84-year-old mother disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was taken against her will after blood matching her DNA was found on her porch and her securit…
abcnews.go.comworld36 days ago
U.S. Coast Guard Seizes Sailboat Owned by Couple in Lynette Hooker Disappearance Investigation
The vessel used by Brian and Lynette Hooker was taken into custody Saturday while en route from the Bahamas to the United States. The move comes as the Coast Guard Investigative Service has intensified its probe into the Michigan woman's disappearance on April 4, 2026. Her daught…
nypost.comfinance36 days ago
FBI, Pima County Investigators Say They Are Close to Solving Abduction of Savannah Guthrie's 84-Year-Old Mother
Michael Feldman shared an Instagram post on May 10, 2026, honoring his wife Savannah Guthrie with the message "To the strongest person I know" and "Surrounding you with love on Mother’s Day. " alongside a photo of her kissing their children. Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from he…
nypost.comworld39 days ago
Search for Missing Michigan Woman Lynette Hooker Continues into Fifth Week
Coast Guard investigators are seeking to question the owners of a sailboat moored near Lynette Hooker's vessel in the Bahamas when she disappeared. The mother of the missing woman said her husband has not contacted her. The search has now stretched into its fifth week.
nypost.comworld41 days ago
US Coast Guard Seeks Information on Sailboat Near SV Soulmate on Night Lynette Hooker Disappeared
The US Coast Guard Investigative Service announced Tuesday it is seeking public tips to identify the owner of a sailboat moored near the SV Soulmate on the night Lynette Hooker vanished near Aunt Pat’s Bay. Brian Hooker, 59, told authorities his wife, 55, fell from an 8-foot ding…
citizen.co.zaworld43 days ago
South African Police Recover Human Remains from Crocodile in Search for Missing Businessman
A police officer was lowered from a helicopter into the Komati River to retrieve a euthanized crocodile suspected of consuming a missing 59-year-old businessman swept away by floodwaters. Human remains were found inside the 15-foot reptile during an examination at Kruger National…
680news.comworld50 days ago
Mother Denies Missing 11-Year-Old Son Exists
Jacqueline Pritchett's 11-year-old son, Jacob, vanished last year. She refused to acknowledge that he existed. Her life remains as mysterious as the circumstances of his disappearance.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics46 days ago
U.S. Coast Guard Deploys Cadaver Dogs to Aid Search for Missing American in Bahamas
The U.S. Coast Guard has deployed cadaver-sniffing dogs to assist in the search for a missing 55-year-old American woman in the Bahamas, 11 days after her disappearance. The K-9 team arrived on Wednesday. The search follows an incident where the woman reportedly fell overboard fr…
upi.comworld64 days ago
Husband of Missing American Woman Detained in Bahamas Pending Charge Decision
Brian Hooker, 59, husband of missing American Lynette Hooker, has been detained in Bahamian custody since his arrest last Wednesday. He reported his wife missing three days prior to the arrest. Police must decide by Monday night whether to press charges against him.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld65 days ago
Family Seeks Information 10 Years After Saskatchewan Teen's Disappearance from Yorkton Bus Depot
A 16-year-old girl disappeared from the Yorkton bus depot on April 12, 2016. Her family continues to search for answers and holds annual vigils to remember her. Police have investigated over 1,000 tips but the case remains unsolved.
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Stepmother Urges Husband of Missing American Woman in Bahamas to Tell Truth About Boating Incident
The estranged stepmother of the husband of an American woman missing in the Bahamas has called on him to provide truthful details about the boating incident that led to her disappearance. The woman fell into Bahamian waters while boating with her husband. Authorities are investig…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics65 days ago
Former Bay Area College Football Player Missing for One Week
A former college football player from the Bay Area has been missing for one week. Family members have reported details about his behavior prior to the disappearance. The case involves ongoing efforts to locate him.
Newsweekworld64 days ago
Brian Hooker Detained in Bahamas Over Wife Lynette Hooker's Disappearance at Sea
Brian Hooker, a 59-year-old U.S. national from Michigan, remains in custody as Bahamian authorities investigate the April 4 disappearance of his wife Lynette Hooker after she fell from their dinghy near Elbow Cay. The U.S. Coast Guard has opened a separate probe. Hooker's detenti…
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Husband of Missing American Woman Lynette Hooker Remains in Custody in Bahamas Pending Charges
The husband of Lynette Hooker, an American woman who disappeared while boating in the Bahamas, is detained as police investigate her case. Authorities are weighing criminal charges against him, with a decision expected on Monday. His lawyer has disclosed details of police questio…
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Remains of Texas Woman Kimberly Langwell Found in Hidden Grave Over 20 Years After Disappearance
Kimberly Langwell, a Texas woman, disappeared after failing to return home from work more than 20 years ago, leaving her family, including teenage daughter Tiffani McInnis, searching for answers. Detectives recently received information that led to the discovery of her remains in…
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Search Underway for 17-Year-Old Missing After Entering Water Near Chirk Castle
North Wales Police are conducting an ongoing search for a 17-year-old male who entered water near Chirk Castle in Wrexham County on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services, including specialist search and rescue teams, are at the scene. The incident occurred on land neighboring the…