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Police launch search for two missing men at UK beach

Weather warnings were sent out ahead of Christmas Day
Weather warnings were sent out ahead of Christmas Day (PA Wire)
  • A major search operation was launched off the coast of Devon on Christmas Day after two men went missing in the water.
  • Emergency services were called to Budleigh Salterton at approximately 10.25am following reports of multiple people in difficulty.
  • While several individuals were safely brought ashore, with one taken to hospital as a precaution, two men remain unaccounted for.
  • The incident occurred amidst a yellow weather warning for strong winds and large waves affecting parts of the South West of England.
  • Police and HM Coastguard urged the public to avoid entering the water due to the severe weather and ongoing search efforts.
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