Couple were celebrating anniversary before Bahamas tragedy
Summary
Leanne Gregory, 36, from Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, died in the Bahamas after entering the sea to help her two sons, who had been swept out by a current. Her husband, Nathan, said the family had taken the trip as an early celebration of their 10th wedding anniversary; the boys were rescued and returned home with him.Key Facts
- The family was on holiday on the island of Bimini in the Bahamas.
- Nathan Gregory said the boys had been snorkelling in shallow water before they got into difficulty.
- Both parents entered the sea to try to help their sons, and Nathan said the incident lasted less than 10 minutes.
- The boys were rescued from the water on Tuesday.
- Police said Leanne was found unresponsive at the North Bimini Ferry Dock and later pronounced dead at a local medical clinic.
- The Royal Bahamas Police Force said an autopsy would be conducted and that foul play was not suspected.
- The UK Foreign Office said it was in contact with local authorities and supporting the family.
- A fundraiser had received nearly £9,000 in donations at the time of the report.
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