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Second swimmer named after Budleigh Christmas swim

Budleigh Salterton beach (courtesy: AnthonyDay/Pixabay)

The father of two was found at Sandy Bay

A second swimmer, who went missing in a swim in Budleigh Salterton on Christmas day, has been named.

Tom Johnson, a 47-year-old father of two and teacher from Chelmsford, entered the water, but didn't return.

A large scale search was launched for him and local antiques dealer Matthew Upham, but was called off with no results.

Mr Johnson's body was found on 20 January at Sandy Bay near Exmouth.

The body of the local antiques dealer has also been found.

An inquest into his death has been adjourned. Mr Upham's is yet to open.

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