A 36‑year‑old British mother from Stapleford in Nottinghamshire lost her life on the island of Bimini in the Bahamas after a sudden strong current swept her two sons away while they were snorkeling. In her attempt to rescue them, she was swept out to sea herself and was later pronounced dead in a local clinic.
Both boys were rescued from the water by local crews, but the mother, who was found unresponsive at the North Bimini Ferry Dock, did not survive. A preliminary police report indicates that no foul play was suspected and an autopsy will determine the exact cause of death.
Police investigation
According to the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s statement posted on social media, officers reached the ferry dock shortly after 10 a.m. and learned the woman had been taken to a clinic where she was pronounced dead. First responders administered CPR at the dock after she was recovered.
Statements from authorities
The UK's Foreign Office expressed condolences, saying it is in contact with the family and offering support. The Royal Bahamas Police Force added that it is treating the incident as an accidental death and has not identified any other contributing factors.
The incident highlights the dangers of strong currents near the island's southern point and underscores the need for vigilance while snorkeling.
