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Husband recalls wife's heroic death saving sons in Bahamas
Husband of British woman who drowned saving sons in Bahamas sea describes harrowing moment she died heroically.
In brief
Husband of British woman who drowned saving sons in Bahamas sea describes harrowing moment she died heroically. Nathan Gregory, 36, lost his wife Leanne, 36, who drowned while rescuing sons from rip tide in Bahamas on 10-year anniversary trip. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Husband of British woman who drowned saving sons
Nathan Gregory, 36, recalls his wife Leanne, 36, drowned while rescuing sons from rip tide in Bahamas on 10-year anniversary trip.
Tragedy on 10-year anniversary trip
The couple were only 48 hours into their holiday when Leanne drowned while snorkelling with sons in Bimini, Bahamas.
Leanne's heroic rescue attempt
Leanne swam against waves to reach youngest son Leo, holding him above water despite being overwhelmed by the sea.
Nathan's desperate actions
Nathan reached older son Scott but was dragged down by waves, so he told Scott to stay afloat while he screamed for help.
Leanne's final moments
Leanne boosted Leo to rescue boat but was swept away by a massive wave, disappearing from view.
Immediate aftermath
Nathan performed CPR on Leanne but she died shortly after being taken to hospital.
Leanne's legacy
Nathan described Leanne as the most amazing person who was the perfect mother, wife, and foundation of their family.
Family impact
Nathan now raises two sons alone without his wife's income and set up GoFundMe to support them.
Royal Bahamas Police report
Royal Bahamas Police said Leanne drowned while snorkelling with husband and sons near southern point of Bimini.
FCC statement
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office expressed condolences to Leanne's family.
What it means
Nathan Gregory, 36, lost his wife Leanne, 36, who drowned while rescuing sons from rip tide in Bahamas on 10-year anniversary trip.
