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Mother drowns rescuing sons after current sweeps them away

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 12:22 AM UTC · How we work

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A 36-year-old British mother drowned while trying to rescue her sons after a strong current swept them away southern Bimini.
Linty Stuart captained L&A Water Taxi and pulled family from the water after spotting frantic hands.
Rescuers performed CPR at North Bimini Ferry Dock before a doctor pronounced her dead at a local clinic.
Police said no foul play is suspected and a post-mortem will determine cause of death.

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Story summary

A 36-year-old British mother drowned while trying to rescue her sons after a strong current swept them away southern Bimini.
Linty Stuart captained L&A Water Taxi and pulled family from the water after spotting frantic hands.
Rescuers performed CPR at North Bimini Ferry Dock before a doctor pronounced her dead at a local clinic.
Police said no foul play is suspected and a post-mortem will determine cause of death.