Couple were celebrating anniversary before Bahamas tragedy
A British mother, Leanne Gregory, tragically died while attempting to rescue her two sons from a riptide during a family holiday in the Bahamas. Her husband, Nathan Gregory, described her as a hero who saved their children before being swept away herself.
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The story highlights the dangers of ocean currents and has garnered significant public sympathy and support for the surviving family.
Image source, Supplied Image caption, Leanne and Nathan Gregory on their wedding day
The husband of a woman who died as she tried to rescue her two sons when they were swept out to sea in the Bahamas said they had been celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary.
Leanne Gregory, from Stapleford in Nottinghamshire, had been on a family holiday with husband Nathan when he believes their boys were swept into the ocean by a riptide.
Although the children were rescued from the water on Tuesday, their mother was unable to be saved, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said.
Speaking to the BBC on Sunday, Nathan, who is now back home with their sons, said the trip had been an early celebration for their anniversary in December.
Image source, Supplied Image caption, Nathan said their relationship was perfect
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