Two Americans drown in strong currents off Bimini in Bahamas

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 01:08 · Archive

A 38-year-old man and 40-year-old woman died after being swept away by strong ocean currents while swimming off Bimini.

Two American tourists drowned off the island of Bimini in the Bahamas on Friday after being swept away by strong ocean currents whilst swimming with a larger group. The victims were a 38-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman. Police received a call just before 3 p.m. about a possible drowning incident at the southern point of North Bimini, near the entrance of Bimini Harbour.

The swimmers had ventured beyond an area marked with a warning sign cautioning against strong currents. According to the Royal Bahamas Police, whilst swimming, several individuals were swept away by the currents. A nearby ferry boat assisted some of the swimmers to safety, but the two Americans were already unresponsive by the time the boat reached them.

CPR was immediately administered to both victims. They were transported to a local clinic, where medical personnel continued life-saving efforts. However, both individuals were pronounced dead by the attending physician shortly before 4 p.m.

The Royal Bahamas Police Force said it does not suspect foul play in the incident. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death, and the incident remains under investigation.

How it is being reported

• American tourists drown after strong current pulls them out to sea in island paradiseTwo American tourists, ages 38 and 40, drowned off Bimini in the Bahamas, leading police to investigate.New York Post · 14 Nov, 21:23
• Two Americans drown after Caribbean current pulls them out to seaTwo American tourists drowned off Birimi island after swimming beyond a warning sign area and being swept out by a strong current, Bahamas police said.Fox News · 14 Nov, 18:42
• 2 Americans die in suspected drowning incident in the BahamasPolice said the Americans were part of a group swimming beyond an area marked with a warning sign cautioning against strong currents.CBS News · 14 Nov, 16:26

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