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- A 36-year-old British mother died while trying to save her two sons from a strong current near Bimini.
- Police said no foul play was suspected and an autopsy would determine the exact cause of death.
- The Bahamas Department of Meteorology has warned of near-gale conditions in the northern Bahamas.
BIMINI, Bahamas – A 36-year-old British woman died Tuesday after being swept away by strong currents while trying to save her two sons during a snorkeling trip near Bimini in the Bahamas, police said.
The Royal Bahamas Police Force said officers in Bimini began an investigation into the woman’s death on October 20.
A view of Bimini Beach, Bahamas, May 1, 2024.
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According to preliminary information, the woman was diving with her husband and two sons near the southern tip of the island when the current swept away the two boys.
The mother tried to save her sons but was also swept away, police said. She was then picked up and taken to the North Bimini ferry dock, where CPR was allegedly administered.
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The woman was transported to a local clinic, where a doctor pronounced her dead despite efforts to save her life, according to police. Authorities said no foul play was suspected.
A Bahamian flag is seen at the bar in Bimini, Bahamas, May 1, 2024.
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Although no coastal or tidal flooding warnings were issued for Bimini, the Bahamas Department of Meteorology had warned of near-gale conditions, moderate to large swells and a high risk of rip currents in the northern Bahamas on the day of the incident.
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An autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death. Police have not released information on the condition of the woman’s sons and the investigation continues.
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