36-year-old British woman dies in North Bimini after current separates her from sons
Police report the woman was swept away while attempting to reach her two boys during a snorkeling trip near Alice Town.
By Marco Kapoor ·
Royal Bahamas Police have opened an investigation into the death of a 36-year-old British woman who drowned on Tuesday in North Bimini. The incident occurred during a family snorkeling excursion when a strong current separated the woman from her two sons.
Officers at the Alice Town police station received a report shortly after 10 a.m. that a woman was unresponsive at the North Bimini ferry dock. By the time police arrived at the scene, the woman had already been transported to the local clinic for medical attention.
A local doctor pronounced the woman dead at the clinic despite resuscitation efforts. Police records indicate she was pulled from the water and brought to the ferry dock, where CPR was administered. The force stated that foul play is not suspected at this time.
Police accounts describe the family snorkeling near the southern point of North Bimini with the woman, her husband, and their two sons. The current reportedly swept both boys away first. While attempting to reach the children, the woman was also carried by the water. The two boys were successfully rescued from the sea.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office confirmed it is aware of the case. A spokesperson said the office is in contact with local authorities and is providing support to the family. The spokesperson added that the office's thoughts are with the family of the deceased.
An autopsy is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death. Bimini is an island group located between Andros and Miami, Florida. It is the closest Bahamian territory to the United States mainland and is known for a shark research center and its association with Ernest Hemingway.
