Devon Christmas Swim Tragedy: Men Missing
Update: 2025-12-26
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Tragic Christmas Day Swim in Devon: Two Men Missing, Search SuspendedHigh winds and massive waves during a traditional Christmas Day swim at Budleigh Salterton, Devon, resulted in two men, aged forty and sixty, going missing. Rescue teams, including coastguard crews, lifeboats, helicopters, and fixed-wing aircraft, searched all day but stood down at five p.m. Locals express concern over the risks and strain on emergency services, with the event being an informal gathering without organizers, waivers, or lifeguards. The men remain missing, and authorities advise against Boxing Day swims due to ongoing weather warnings.
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