# Nottinghamshire mother dies after current sweeps family snorkelling in Bahamas

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/british-woman-dies-after-trying-to-rescue-sons-swept-away-at-sea-in-the-bahamas/
- Published: 2026-10-24T17:11:56+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T17:22:17+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC World (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm86z5n0yvy6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Art, Culture, UK, World

## Key points

- Leanne Gregory died after being swept away while snorkelling near Bimini.
- She held on to her son until he was rescued.
- Both children survived; police are investigating her death.

## Summary

Leanne Gregory, a 36-year-old woman from Stapleford in Nottinghamshire, died after being swept away by a strong current while snorkelling with her family near Bimini in the Bahamas. Her husband said she held on to one of their sons until he was rescued, and described her as a hero; both children survived.

Police said Gregory was found unresponsive at North Bimini Ferry Dock shortly after 10:00 local time on Tuesday. CPR was given and she was taken to a clinic, where she was confirmed dead. An autopsy is planned, foul play is not suspected, and the UK Foreign Office says it is supporting her family.

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