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XMAS DAY HORROR
Urgent search for two men ‘missing in sea’ after multiple people pulled from water in Christmas Day swim
Hundreds of swimmers had gathered for the festive dip
TWO men have been reported as missing in sea after the emergency services were called to a Christmas Day swim this morning.
A number of swimmers were pulled from the water during a dip in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, following an “incident” this morning said the police.
Cops have urged locals to avoid the beach as swimmers are recovered from the seaCredit: UKNIP
Coastguard helicopter crews were also at the scene this morningCredit: UKNIP
RNLI rescue teams could be seen battling huge waves as they scoured the waterCredit: UKNIP
Hundreds of swimmers had gathered along the Jurassic Coast seafront for the traditional Christmas Day dip.
But emergency crews were scrambled to the beach at around 10.25am following “concerns” for swimmers.
And RNLI rescue teams could be seen battling huge waves as they helped scoured the water.
Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed a “number of people” had been safely rescued by crews.
They were then check over by medical teams and paramedics at the scene.
The force said: “Emergency services were called at 10.25am to the beach at Budleigh Salterton following concern for people in the water.
“A number of people have been safely recovered to shore and will be checked by paramedics.
“Coastguard and RNLI crews are continuing search efforts in the water.
“There is a significant amount of emergency service personnel working on this incident.
“We ask that people do not enter the water along this stretch of coast while this incident is ongoing for public safety reasons.”
The UK Coastguard confirmed search teams were helping to scour the beach area.
It said: “HM Coastguard said it was alerted at around 10am.
“Exmouth and Beer Coastguard Rescue Teams, RNLI lifeboats from Exmouth and Torbay and coastguard search and rescue helicopters have been sent to the scene to assist, alongside police and ambulance service.”
Devon is one of the regions under the umbrella of the Met Office’s yellow weather warning.
The south west region is being battered by 65mph winds, with a cold health alert also in place.
Issuing a yellow warning for wind, between 4am and midnight, the Met Office said gusts would peak at 65mph in some parts of the country.
The forecaster has also warned there could be disruption to transport and power supplies in some areas.
The warning is in place for the western coast of the UK, with the south-west of England and the majority of Wales affected.
It states: “Strong and gusty east to northeasterly winds.”
A number of Christmas and Boxing Day swims in Devon and Cornwall were cancelled due to the weather warning.
The UK Coastguard confirmed search teams were helping to searchCredit: UKNIP
Emergency crews were scrambled to the beach at around 10.25amCredit: UKNIP
