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Mother drowns trying to rescue 2 sons during Bahamas vacation
USA Today • • world
Key Points:
- A 36-year-old British woman died in the Bahamas after strong currents swept her and her two sons away during a snorkeling trip near Bimini; she drowned while attempting to rescue her sons, who were also caught in the current.
- The family was rescued by a water taxi crew amid challenging conditions with 7 to 8-foot waves, but despite CPR and medical efforts, the woman was pronounced dead at a local clinic; no foul play is suspected.
- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is providing support to the deceased woman's family and is in contact with local authorities.
- This incident adds to a series of recent drownings in the Bimini area, including multiple fatalities during snorkeling trips earlier in the year.
- The condition of the woman's two sons has not been publicly disclosed, and authorities have not provided further updates.
