British woman dies after current carries her away from sons in Bimini
Police say a 36-year-old mother was swept into the water while trying to reach her children during a snorkeling trip on Tuesday.
By Aiko Soto ·
A 36-year-old British woman died in North Bimini on Tuesday after a strong current pulled her into the water while she tried to save her two sons. The Royal Bahamas Police Force opened an investigation into the incident shortly after officers were notified of her condition.
The family was snorkeling near the southern point of North Bimini with the woman’s husband and their two sons. Police reported that the current carried both boys away. As the woman swam toward them, the force stated that she was also swept away. The children were later pulled from the water and recovered.
Officers at the Alice Town police station received a call shortly after 10 a.m. local time. They were told a woman was unresponsive at the North Bimini ferry dock. By the time police arrived, she had already been moved to a local clinic. Medical staff pronounced her dead there despite efforts to resuscitate her.
Police noted that CPR was administered at the ferry dock after rescuers pulled the woman from the water. The force said foul play is not suspected at this time. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office confirmed it is aware of the case. A spokesperson said officials are in contact with local authorities and providing support to the family. The office expressed its condolences to the family of the British woman who died.
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 hosting a shark research center and for once being home to Ernest Hemingway.
