British holidaymaker drowns on Caribbean island after desperate attempt to save her sons

• A 36-year-old British woman has died after being swept away by strong currents while attempting to rescue her two sons in the Bahamas.
• The family were on a snorkelling trip off the southern end of Bimini when powerful currents swept the two boys away.
• A local water taxi crew spotted the family in distress and managed to pull the two children from the water.
• The mother was recovered face down in the water and was later pronounced dead after being transported to a local clinic.
• Bahamian police have ruled out foul play and announced that a post-mortem examination will take place to determine the official cause of death.

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British woman dies in Bahamas while trying to save children swept away while snorkelling