Summary
Police found the body of a man after two swimmers went missing on Christmas Day in Devon, England. Emergency services were involved in search operations for the missing swimmers, who were last seen at Budleigh Salterton beach. The body is believed to be connected to the two missing swimmers, one of whom was identified as Matthew Upham.
Key Facts
- Two swimmers went missing on Christmas Day at Budleigh Salterton beach in Devon, England.
- The body of a 64-year-old man was recovered but not yet formally identified.
- A 47-year-old man's body, believed to be one of the missing swimmers, was recovered earlier, on the following Tuesday.
- Matthew Upham was identified by his family as one of the missing swimmers.
- Upham reportedly entered the sea to assist a woman in distress.
- Emergency services included RNLI crews and coastguard helicopters.
- Search operations were extensive, covering the shoreline and offshore areas.
- Weather conditions led to the postponement or cancellation of some local swim events.
