Swimmers Missing in Devon Sea on Christmas Day

Emergency services responded at 10:25am today to a major incident at Budleigh Salterton beach, where two Christmas Day swimmers are believed to be missing. Coastguard and RNLI teams are actively searching the waters, while police have warned locals to avoid the sea at Budleigh and nearby Exmouth due to dangerous conditions. Several swimmers have been safely rescued and assessed by paramedics, and local authorities continue to manage the situation. A weather warning for strong winds is in effect, complicating rescue efforts.

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