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British Mother Drowns While Trying to Rescue Sons in Bimini Snorkeling Accident
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Incident Overview
A 36-year-old British tourist died after a strong current swept her two sons away while the family was snorkeling off the southern point of Bimini. The mother entered the water to retrieve the boys, but she too was carried off by the current. A water-taxi crew from L&A Water Taxi pulled the children and the mother from the sea and rushed them to the North Bimini Ferry Dock, where CPR was administered. A local doctor later pronounced the woman dead despite lifesaving efforts. The Royal Bahamas Police Force said no foul play is suspected.
Official Statements & Responses
The Royal Bahamas Police Force released a preliminary report confirming the incident, describing the current as “powerful” and noting that the woman was unresponsive upon arrival at the dock. The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued a statement saying it is in contact with Bahamian authorities and is providing support to the family. Police have not released details about the boys’ condition.
Conditions and Prior Incidents
Capt. Linty Stuart of L&A Water Taxi reported that waves reached 7 to 8 feet and nearly capsized the vessel, making the rescue “extremely difficult.” The incident follows other recent drownings in Bimini, including the death of a 69-year-old American tourist in May and three drownings in February 2025, one of which involved an 85-year-old snorkeler.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Everything happened really, really fast. It’s a shock,” — Linty Stuart, the spokesperson
- “It happened, really really fast. I’m still in shock too,” — Linty Stuart, the spokesperson
- “I saw them pointing towards the west side. I saw two boys and their mother.” — Linty Stuart, the spokesperson