British holidaymaker drowns on Caribbean island after desperate attempt to save her sons

A 36-year-old British woman has died after being swept away by strong currents while attempting to rescue her two sons in the Bahamas.
The family were on a snorkelling trip off the southern end of Bimini when powerful currents swept the two boys away.
A local water taxi crew spotted the family in distress and managed to pull the two children from the water.
The mother was recovered face down in the water and was later pronounced dead after being transported to a local clinic.
Bahamian police have ruled out foul play and announced that a post-mortem examination will take place to determine the official cause of death.

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