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British mum Leanne Gregory who died in Bahamas was celebrating wedding anniversary
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Leanne Gregory, a 36-year-old mother from Nottinghamshire, died in the Bahamas after attempting to rescue her two sons who were swept out to sea by a riptide during a family holiday celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary.
- Both children were rescued off the coast of Bimini and survived, but Leanne was found unresponsive, received CPR, and was taken to a local clinic where she was pronounced dead.
- Her husband Nathan described Leanne as a heroic, generous, and loving mother and wife, emphasizing their lifelong relationship and the tragic loss to their family.
- The local community in Stapleford and various organizations have expressed condolences and support, with a GoFundMe campaign raising nearly £9,000 to assist the family.
- The Royal Bahamas Police and emergency services responded promptly, but the entire rescue and tragedy unfolded within 10 minutes on the beach.
