British Woman, 36, Dies Rescuing 2 Sons Swept Away While Snorkeling in Bahamas
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Oct 24
British Woman, 36, Dies Rescuing 2 Sons Swept Away While Snorkeling in Bahamas
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Oct 24
Summary
A 36-year-old British woman died after a strong current swept away her two sons while the family was snorkeling near the southern point of Bimini, Bahamas police said.
Police said the woman entered the water to rescue the boys and was also swept away; the two children were later rescued.
Shortly after 10 a.m. Tuesday, officers were told an unresponsive woman had been taken to North Bimini Ferry Dock, then to a local clinic, where she was pronounced dead despite efforts to save her.
The Royal Bahamas Police Force said foul play is not suspected and an autopsy will determine the exact cause of death, while the UK Foreign Office said it is supporting her family.