Two Americans die in North Bimini drowning

Two American tourists died in the Bahamas on Friday afternoon after being swept away by strong currents near North Bimini. The victims, a 38-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman, were part of a group swimming beyond a marked warning zone, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force.

Police received a report shortly before 3 p.m. and responded to the southern point of North Bimini, near the entrance to Bimini Harbour. A statement from the force noted that the victims were swimming in an area with a sign cautioning against strong currents. During the swim, several members of the group were reportedly swept away by the water.

A nearby ferry boat assisted in rescuing some of the swimmers. The two Americans were pulled from the water after becoming unresponsive. Paramedics administered CPR on scene before transporting the victims to a local clinic. Medical staff continued life-saving efforts at the facility, and an attending physician pronounced both dead shortly before 4 p.m.

Police stated that foul play is not suspected in the incident. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death for the two Americans. The investigation into the specific circumstances of the drowning is ongoing as authorities review the events at the southern point of North Bimini.

The victims were identified by their ages in the initial police report. The group had been swimming past the designated warning area when the currents took hold. Local ferry crews provided immediate assistance to the other members of the group who were also caught in the water.