British woman dies after being swept from sons in North Bimini current

A British woman, 36, died in the Bahamas after a strong current separated her from her two sons during a family snorkel trip on Tuesday. The Royal Bahamas Police Force has opened an investigation into the incident, which occurred near the southern point of North Bimini.

Police stated that the woman was in the water with her husband and their two sons when the current swept both boys away. While attempting to reach them, the woman was also taken by the water. The two children were later pulled from the sea and are safe.

Officers at the Alice Town police station received a call shortly after 10 a.m. Tuesday reporting that a woman was unresponsive at the North Bimini ferry dock. By the time police arrived, the woman had already been transported to the local clinic for medical treatment. She was found to have been rescued from the water and brought to the dock, where bystanders administered CPR.

A local doctor pronounced her dead at the clinic despite resuscitation efforts. The police statement noted that foul play is not suspected at this time. Authorities said an autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death.

The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office confirmed it is aware of the case. A spokesperson said the department is in contact with local authorities and providing support to the family.

North Bimini is a small island group located between Andros and Miami. It is the closest point in the Bahamas to the US mainland. The islands are known for their history, including a connection to writer Ernest Hemingway, and they host a prominent shark research center.

The family’s husband was present during the incident. The two sons were rescued from the water after the current carried them away. The woman’s body was recovered at the ferry dock area before being taken to the clinic.