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British mother drowns in Bahamas while rescuing children swept out to sea
A 36-year-old British woman died in Bimini after entering the water to save her two children who were carried away by a current.
The family was snorkeling near Bimini when a strong current pulled the children out to sea. The mother jumped in to retrieve them and was later found unconscious at the ferry dock in Alice Town. Bystanders performed CPR and she was taken to a clinic, where doctors pronounced her dead. Authorities plan a post-mortem to determine the exact cause of death.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the dangers of strong currents for tourists engaging in water activities.
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