Two Americans drown after strong current pulls swimmers out to sea in the Bahamas
The two tourists, a 38-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman, were swimming off Bimini beyond a strong-current warning sign.
Two American tourists drowned Friday in the Bahamas after a strong current swept a group of swimmers out to sea, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said. The pair, a 38-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman, were swimming with a larger group off the island of Bimini.
Police said the victims were in an area beyond a sign warning of strong currents. A nearby ferry boat rescued some of the swimmers, but the two Americans were already unresponsive when it reached them. CPR was given, but both were pronounced dead shortly before 4:00 p.m. at a local clinic.
Police do not suspect foul play and are investigating the circumstances. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
Key points
- The swimmers were pulled out to sea near Bimini.
- Police said a ferry rescued other members of the group.
- Both victims were taken to a local clinic where efforts to save them failed.
What’s next: An autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
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