British woman dies after snorkelling rescue attempt near Bimini

A 36-year-old British woman died after a strong current swept her and her two sons away during a family snorkelling trip near Bimini, Bahamian police said. The woman was trying to rescue her sons when she was carried away, according to the police account of the incident on October 20, 2026. Police said the family, including the woman’s husband, was snorkelling near the island’s southern point when the current swept the boys away. The woman was later rescued and taken to North Bimini Ferry Dock. She was transported to a local clinic, where a doctor pronounced her dead despite efforts to save her, police said. Linty Stuart, owner of LA Water Taxi, said his crew helped rescue both boys. He said rough water made reaching the woman difficult. First mate Jason Saunders attempted CPR, according to Stuart’s account. Police said CPR was reportedly administered after the woman was brought to the ferry dock. Officers at Alice Town Police Station received a report shortly after 10 a.m. that a woman was unresponsive at the dock. When they arrived, she had already been taken to the clinic, police said. Authorities do not suspect foul play, and an autopsy is planned to help establish the...