Bahamas snorkeling mother drowns rescuing her two sons from strong current
Key Points:
- Leanne Gregory, a 36-year-old mother from Nottinghamshire, England, drowned while trying to save her two sons from a strong current during a snorkeling trip on North Bimini Island in the Bahamas.
- The incident occurred around 10 a.m. when a strong current swept her children away, and she was also swept away while attempting to rescue them; both children survived.
- Gregory was rescued and given CPR but was pronounced dead at a local clinic despite efforts to save her life; foul play is not suspected, and an autopsy will be conducted.
- Her husband described her as a hero who held onto one son until he was safe but lacked the energy to save herself, while family members praised her as a devoted mother and soulmate.
- The tragedy adds to a series of recent vacation-related deaths, highlighting the dangers of water activities even for experienced swimmers.