Dominican Republic: British Woman 'Drowns'

The Foreign Office is investigating reports that a British holidaymaker has drowned off a beach at a popular Dominican Republic resort.

Media reports from the Caribbean nation say the woman, who has been named locally but whose identity has not been confirmed, was knocked off her feet by a wave and swept away.

The 36-year-old was swimming at Playa Sosua at 4am with her boyfriend, believed to be a local, after a night out.

She became separated from him and her body was found on another part of the beach later by local civil defence volunteers.

The victim had been staying in an apartment at Calle Libre for a week prior to the accident and was due to fly home on Sunday.

Her body was taken to the Cabarete medical centre and will be transferred to the National Institute of Forensic Science as part of the investigation.

A spokesman for the Foreign Office said: "We are aware of reports of the death of a British national in the Dominican Republic and are looking into it."

The website sosua.com says the north coast of the Dominican Republic has been a top tourist destination for Europeans for nearly three decades and has a very large expat community.

It adds: "Sosua Bay attracts many water sports enthusiast, including snorkelers and divers because of its sheltered, calm waters, diverse species of fish and intricate reef structures."

Sosua Beach, which is a crescent-shaped bay protected by coral formations and clear waters, "is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Dominican Republic and among the top tourist destinations of the Caribbean".

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