Two men die after being pulled from sea off Devon coast

May 28, 2023

Two men have died after being pulled from the sea off the coast of Devon.

Police were called to reports of concern for two people in the water off the coast of Oddicombe, Torbay, on Saturday morning.

Following an emergency operation, the men - both in their 20s - were pulled from the water.

One man was declared dead at the scene and the other man died after being taken to Torbay District Hospital.

The rescue operation involved the Coastguard Rescue Team from Torbay and the RNLI as well as an air ambulance.

Enquiries are ongoing and a file will be prepared for the coroner, Devon and Cornwall Police said.

The families of the two men have been informed.

Saturday was the hottest day of 2023 so far, with the UK seeing temperatures of up to 24C (75F).

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