Two missing after Christmas swim in Devon
A major search operation was launched in Devon after two men disappeared during a Christmas Day swim. Emergency services urge caution as weather warnings remain.
A major search operation was launched in Devon after two men disappeared during a Christmas Day swim. Emergency services urge caution as weather warnings remain.
Two men remain missing after getting into difficulty at Budleigh Salterton. Police urge the public to avoid Boxing Day swims despite the conclusion of extensive searches.
The coastguard has called off the search for two men missing off Budleigh Salterton, Devon, on Christmas Day. Emergency services were alerted after people were seen in difficulty in the water. Read the full story.
A major search for two men missing off Budleigh Salterton beach on Christmas Day has been stood down. Emergency services rescued others amid severe weather warnings that cancelled festive swims.
A major search operation for two swimmers missing off Budleigh Salterton has been stood down. Emergency services warn of dangerous sea conditions. Read the full story.
A desperate search is underway for two men missing after a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton, Devon. Emergency services were called amid strong winds. Read the latest updates.
A major search is underway off Budleigh Salterton after two men disappeared in the water on Christmas Day. Emergency services urge public to avoid the coast.
A major search is ongoing off the Devon coast after two men went missing in the water on Christmas Day. Emergency services urge the public to stay out of the sea due to severe weather.
Two men are missing after a group got into difficulty in the sea off Budleigh Salterton on Christmas Day. Emergency services launched a major search amid severe weather warnings.
Two men are missing off Budleigh Salterton after a multi-agency rescue on Christmas Day. Emergency services urge public caution due to severe weather warnings.
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Strong winds up to 65mph have forced the cancellation of Christmas and Boxing Day sea swims across Devon and Cornwall. A Met Office yellow warning is in place. Follow for live updates.
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