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Fatal snorkeling accident in the Bahamas

Overview

Leanne Gregory, a 36-year-old British woman, died on October 20, 2026, near Bimini in the Bahamas while attempting to rescue her two sons from a powerful sea current during a snorkeling excursion. While both children were successfully rescued from the water, Gregory was found unresponsive and pronounced dead upon arrival at a local clinic.

Her husband, Nathan Gregory, described her as a hero, stating she held onto one of their sons until he was rescued before being swept away herself. The family, who was in the Bahamas celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary, has since returned to the United Kingdom. Following the tragedy, Nathan Gregory established a GoFundMe to support their children.

Entities

Bimini · Nathan Gregory · Royal Bahamas Police Force · Bahamas · Leanne Gregory

Timeline

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  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 24 sources
    British mother dies in Bahamas while rescuing sons from current

    A 36-year-old British mother, Leanne Gregory, died in the Bahamas after being swept away by a strong current while attempting to rescue her two sons during a snorkeling trip near Bimini.

Sources

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