Two Americans drown after Caribbean current pulls them out to sea

Two American tourists drowned in the Bahamas after a strong current pulled a group of swimmers out to sea Friday, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said in a press release.

The pair — a 38-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman — were swimming with a larger group in waters off of the island of Bimini when the strong current swept them away.

Police said the victims were swimming in an area beyond a sign warning of strong currents.

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A nearby ferry boat rescued some of the swimmers, but the American duo were already unresponsive by the time the boat got to them, police said.

One of Bimini's beaches found on the west side of North Bimini, the most popular of which is this long stretch of three contiguous beaches in Alice Town. (iStock)

Though CPR was administered to the pair, they remained unresponsive.

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"Both victims were transported to the local clinic, where medical personnel continued life-saving efforts. Unfortunately, despite their efforts, both individuals were pronounced deceased by the attending physician shortly before 4:00 p.m.," the police statement read.

Vector map of Bimini Island, The Bahamas (iStock)

Police do not suspect foul play, but are investigating the circumstances.

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An autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death, according to the police.

Aerial view of boats anchored near coral rocks off North Bimini, Bahamas on sunny summer afternoon. (iStock)

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Fox News Digital contacted the Royal Bahamas Police Force for further information.