British woman dies saving sons in Bahamas riptide

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 13:43 · Archive

Leanne Gregory, 36, from Nottinghamshire, died trying to rescue her two sons after they were swept out to sea in the Bahamas.

Leanne Gregory, 36, from Stapleford in Nottinghamshire, died on Tuesday whilst snorkelling in Bimini, the Bahamas, when she attempted to rescue her two sons after they were swept out to sea by a riptide. The family had been only 48 hours into a holiday cruise celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary when the tragedy occurred. Although both boys were rescued from the water, Gregory was unable to be saved, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force.

Her husband Nathan said his wife had been a 'hero in life and in death'. The Daily Mail reports that Gregory swam against the waves to reach their youngest son and held on to him until he was rescued, but became too fatigued to save herself. Nathan, who is now home with their sons, described the loss as 'unimaginable'.

Nathan and Leanne had known each other since primary school and began dating aged 14. He told the BBC their relationship was 'perfect' and described her as 'the purest of people, the most generous kind and beautiful person who ever walked the earth' and 'the perfect mother' and 'perfect wife'. He praised Royal Caribbean and Virgin Airlines for helping the family return home. A GoFundMe page set up by the family has raised nearly £9,000.

How it is being reported

• '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 has been left distraught after the death of his childhood sweetheart, Leanne Gregory, 36, who died on Tuesday while on a snorkelling expedition in the Bahamas.Daily Mail · 25 Oct, 13:34
• Couple were celebrating anniversary before Bahamas tragedyLeanne Gregory, from Stapleford in Nottinghamshire, died trying to save her sons swept out to sea.BBC News · 25 Oct, 13:22

In this story: Leanne Gregory · Nathan Gregory · Bahamas · Bimini · Stapleford · Nottinghamshire · Royal Bahamas Police Force

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