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Rescue operation for missing fisherman from Exmouth registered trawler

A major rescue operation is underway by air and sea for a missing fisherman off the South Devon Coast.

A trawler, thought to be registered in Exmouth, capsized just before 11.30 this morning

The 49 ft. Sarah Jayne was reported to be in trouble by a Brixham trawler which rescued two people from the water two and a half miles east of Berry Head. - their condition isn't known.

Brixham Coastguard is now co-ordinating the search for one missing crew member, involving lifeboats from Exmouth and Torbay, and the Portland Coastguard helicopter.

The Royal Fleet auxillary Wave Knight is making it's way to the scene.

The identity of the missing man is not known.

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