Two American tourists drowned in the Bahamas after a powerful current swept them out to sea off Bimini Island while they swam beyond posted warning signs.
The victims, a 38-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman, were swimming with a larger group Friday when the current pulled them away. A nearby ferry rescued several of the swimmers, but the pair were already unresponsive by the time help reached them.
CPR was attempted, and both were taken to a local clinic, where medical personnel pronounced them dead shortly before 4 p.m. No foul play is suspected, and an autopsy will determine the exact cause of death.