British woman swept away while trying to rescue sons off the coast of Bimini, Bahamas

The Royal Bahamas Police Force opened an investigation into the woman’s death on October 20. Shortly after 10:00 LT (14:00 UTC), Alice Town Police Station received a report of an unresponsive woman at the North Bimini Ferry Dock.

Police said preliminary information indicated that the woman had been snorkeling with her husband and two sons near the southern point of Bimini when a strong current reportedly swept both boys away. She tried to reach them and was also carried away.

The woman was later brought to the North Bimini Ferry Dock, where CPR was reportedly administered. She was transported to a local clinic and pronounced dead despite efforts to save her.

Police are investigating the death as a suspected drowning. Foul play is not suspected, and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death. The investigation remains ongoing.

The Guardian reported that both boys were later rescued. UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said it was supporting the family and remained in contact with authorities in The Bahamas.

The Bahamas Department of Meteorology had forecast hazardous seas, large northeasterly swells and dangerous rip currents across the region through October 22 in a statement issued before the incident.

References:

¹ Police investigate suspected drowning – Royal Bahamas Police Force – October 20, 2026.

² British woman dies trying to save sons on Bahamas snorkeling trip – The Guardian – October 24, 2026.

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