In brief
Leanne Gregory, a 36‑year‑old British woman from Nottinghamshire, lost her life while trying to save her two sons from the pull of a strong current off the island of Bimini in the Bahamas. Her family and the Royal Bahamas Police Force confirmed that both boys were rescued, but the mother could not be revived. In a Facebook post, her husband described her as an "absolute hero" and "the foundation of the family," and he has set up a fundraising page for the children. Officials say foul play was not suspected, and the Foreign Office expressed condolences to the family.
Leanne Gregory, a 36‑year‑old from Stapleford in Nottinghamshire, died Tuesday while attempting to rescue her two sons from a powerful current off the island of Bimini in the Bahamas.
Both children were saved by local authorities after being swept away from a snorkeling spot, but despite CPR and medical care, Mrs Gregory could not be revived.
Her husband, Nathan Gregory, posted a heartfelt tribute on Facebook, calling her his “childhood sweetheart,” “soul‑mate,” and an “absolute hero” who protected her family to the very end.
The Royal Bahamas Police Force confirmed that an investigation found no foul play, and the British Foreign Office sent its thoughts and support to the grieving family.
Mr Gregory has also launched a fundraising page to provide for the boys’ future and ongoing security after the tragic loss.
