British mother dies saving sons in Bahamas currents

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 16:58 · Archive

Leanne Gregory, 36, died attempting to rescue her two sons when they were swept out to sea while snorkelling in the Bahamas.

Leanne Gregory, 36, died on 20 October after attempting to rescue her two sons when they were swept out to sea by a violent current while snorkelling off the coast of North Bimini in the Bahamas. The family were setting up on the beach when the boys were pulled into the open sea. Both parents entered the water to help, and the children were pulled to safety, but Mrs Gregory became unresponsive. She was taken to North Bimini Ferry Dock and later pronounced dead at a local medical clinic. Emergency responders were alerted shortly after 10 a.m., and bystanders performed CPR on the dock.

Her husband Nathan Gregory said the trip had been an early celebration for their 10th wedding anniversary in December. He told the BBC: 'Our relationship was perfect. She was the perfect mother, the perfect wife, the foundation of our entire family.' He said they had been together for 22 years since they were 14 years old. The entire ordeal unfolded in less than 10 minutes. Nathan has returned to England with their sons. A GoFundMe page set up for the children has raised nearly £10,000.

How it is being reported

• Husband reveals heartbreaking reason family was on trip when mom drowned trying to save childrenThe mother who tragically drowned in the Bahamas while trying to rescue her two young sons who were swept away by a violent current was on a 10th anniversary trip, her grieving husband revealed.New York Post · 27 Oct, 16:39
• British mother who died in Bahamas was celebrating 10th wedding anniversary‘We had our whole lives ahead of us and it has all been taken away,’ devastated husband saysThe Independent · 25 Oct, 16:50

In this story: Leanne Gregory · Nathan Gregory · Bahamas · Bimini

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