# British mother dies rescuing sons in Bahamas

> A 36-year-old woman died after a strong current swept her two sons away while snorkelling near North Bimini on Tuesday.
- Title: British mother dies rescuing sons in Bahamas · the Guardian
- Summary: A 36-year-old woman died after a strong current swept her two sons away while snorkelling near North Bimini on Tuesday. A British woman, thirty-six, died in…
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- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/24/british-woman-dies-trying-to-save-sons-on-bahamas-snorkelling-trip
- Published: 2026-10-24T09:43:09+00:00
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- Topics: bahamas, north bimini, snorkelling, drowning, rescue, news, world
## Woman swept away trying to save sons
A thirty-six-year-old British woman died in the Bahamas on Tuesday after a strong current swept her two sons away while they were snorkelling near North Bimini.
## What happened in the water
The woman was snorkelling with her husband and two sons near the southern point of North Bimini when a strong current reportedly swept both children away.
## Children rescued, mother pronounced dead
The children were later rescued from the water.The woman was transported to the North Bimini ferry dock, where CPR was reportedly administered.She was pronounced dead at the local clinic despite efforts to save her life.
## Investigation and autopsy underway
The Royal Bahamas police force launched an investigation into the death. An autopsy would be carried out to help determine the exact cause of death. Foul play is not suspected.

> Foul play is not suspected at this time.
## Key takeaway

A British woman, thirty-six, died in the Bahamas while attempting to rescue her two sons after a current swept them away during a snorkelling trip near North Bimini.