Two missing after Christmas Day sea swim in Devon
Police in Devon urge public to avoid sea swimming after two men go missing off Budleigh Salterton on Christmas Day. Search called off as coastguard battled huge waves.
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Search for Missing Devon Swimmers Called Off
The coastguard has stood down its search for two men missing after a Christmas Day sea swim in Budleigh Salterton. Emergency services urge caution.
Two men missing after Christmas Day swim in Devon
Emergency services urge public to avoid swimming off Devon coast after two men go missing at Budleigh Salterton. Search called off as families are informed.
Two missing swimmers prompt Devon police sea warning
Devon and Cornwall Police warn against sea swimming as two men remain missing and a UKHSA cold health alert stays active for Boxing Day. Stay safe and check official advice.
Coastguard ends search for missing men off Devon coast
Coastguard and RNLI teams have concluded their search for two men missing in the water off Budleigh Salterton on Christmas Day. Police urge against Boxing Day swims.
Coastguard search for two missing in Devon water stood down
The coastguard has suspended its search for two men missing in the water off Budleigh Salterton, Devon, after an extensive Christmas Day operation. Several festive swims were cancelled due to severe weather warnings.
Two missing in Devon sea search on Christmas Day
Emergency services search for two men missing off Budleigh Salterton beach. Christmas Day swims cancelled due to severe weather warnings. Latest updates.
Search for two missing in water off Devon beach
Emergency services search for two men missing off Budleigh Salterton beach. Christmas Day swims cancelled amid severe weather warnings. Follow live updates.
Two Christmas Day swimmers missing off Devon coast
Two men are missing after a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton, Devon. Emergency services continue search amid severe weather warnings. Stay out of the water.
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