Mom Dies Saving Sons Snorkeling Bahamas

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1. 23 Oct

   A doting mother drowned after desperately trying to rescue her two children, who were swept away by a strong current while snorkeling in the Bahamas, according to a report.

   3 outlets · New York Post
2. 24 Oct

   “We are in contact with the local authorities and providing support to her family.”

   3 outlets · The Guardian
3. 25 Oct

   An autopsy will be conducted to assist in determining the exact cause of death.'

   3 outlets · Daily Mail

Coverage 7 articles

• 25 Oct 'I screamed with all my heart for a passing boat': Husband of British woman, 36, who drowned saving sons in Bahamas sea recalls harrowing moment he lost her on 10-year anniversary tripNathan Gregory, from Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, lost his wife Leanne, also 36, in a drowning accident off the coast of Bimini, Bahamas, where they were celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary with their two sons. The tragedy occurred when the boys got caught in a rip current during a snorkeling trip; Leanne heroically swam against strong currents to rescue her younger son Leo but became too exhausted to save…Daily Mail
• 25 Oct Couple were celebrating anniversary before Bahamas tragedyLeanne Gregory, 36, died while trying to rescue her two sons from a riptide off the coast of Bimini in the Bahamas on Tuesday. The family had been celebrating their upcoming tenth wedding anniversary with husband Nathan when the incident occurred. Despite efforts by both parents, Leanne could not be saved and was pronounced unresponsive shortly after 10:00 local time. Her husband described her as a "hero" who lived…BBC
• 24 Oct British woman dies trying to rescue sons swept away by strong current while snorkelling in BahamasA 36-year-old British woman from Nottinghamshire died while attempting to rescue her two sons after they were swept away by a strong current during snorkelling in North Bimini, Bahamas. The incident occurred near the southern point of North Bimini island on Tuesday morning when the boys were pulled into the water; their mother jumped in to save them but was also caught in the current. Although both children were…Times of India
• 24 Oct Hero mom who died trying to save kids in Bahamas ID’d — as husband’s desperate ‘kiss of life’ attempt revealedLeanne Gregory, 36, died while attempting to rescue her two sons from dangerous waters in the Bahamas during a family vacation. Her husband tried to revive her with CPR after she was pulled out by the strong current but local doctors pronounced her dead at a medical clinic. The boys were rescued and are safe, despite being good swimmers overwhelmed by the choppy conditions. Gregory’s mother-in-law described her as…New York Post
• 24 Oct Mum dies after trying to rescue sons swept away at seaA British woman died while trying to rescue her two sons from a strong ocean current off the coast of Bimini in the Bahamas. The incident occurred around 10 AM when all three were snorkeling and the boys were swept away; she attempted to save them but was also carried out by the current. Although both children were eventually rescued, efforts to revive their mother at the local clinic were unsuccessful. Police are…BBC
• 24 Oct British woman dies trying to save sons on Bahamas snorkelling tripA 36-year-old British woman died on Tuesday while snorkelling off North Bimini, an island in the Bahamas, after she attempted to save her two sons from a strong ocean current. The incident occurred around 10 am when both children were swept away; though they were later rescued, their mother was also pulled into the water and subsequently pronounced dead at a local clinic despite resuscitation attempts. The Royal…The Guardian
• 23 Oct Mom dies trying to save her children who were swept away snorkeling in Bahamas on cruise stopA 36-year-old British woman drowned while attempting to rescue her two sons who were swept away by a strong current during a snorkeling trip near Bimini, Bahamas, on Tuesday. Rescuers pulled the mother from the water but could not revive her despite CPR efforts; she was pronounced dead at a local clinic. The boys were rescued safely and there is no indication of foul play. This incident represents the fourth fatal…New York Post

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