British woman dies rescuing children from strong currents in the Bahamas

OPA WIRE, Oct 24 (OPA) — Leanne Gregory, 36, of Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, was pronounced dead at a local clinic after being pulled from the water near the North Bimini Ferry Dock. Royal Bahamas Police reported that the incident began shortly after 10 a.m. when the family encountered dangerous currents while snorkeling near the island’s southern point.

Nathan Gregory, the victim’s husband, described his wife’s final actions as heroic, stating she managed to keep one of their sons above water until help arrived. Emergency services and bystanders successfully rescued both children, but attempts to resuscitate Mrs. Gregory at the scene were unsuccessful. Mr. Gregory paid tribute to his wife on social media, calling her his childhood sweetheart and the foundation of their family.

Local police have stated that foul play is not suspected in the death. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the exact medical cause of death as investigations continue. The Royal Bahamas Police Force confirmed that officers responded to the ferry dock following reports of an unresponsive female, where medical personnel later declared her deceased.

A spokesperson for the U.K. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office confirmed the agency is providing consular support to the family. Officials are currently in contact with Bahamian authorities to assist with the repatriation process. The family remains in the Bahamas as they coordinate the return of the children and the deceased to the United Kingdom.