It's after two men went missing on Christmas Day
A body has been recovered from the sea following the disapperance of two swimmers at Budleigh Salterton Beach on Christmas Day.
Police and HM Coastguard were called at 8.45am on Tuesday 20 January after a man was discovered on the shore at Sandy Bay near Exmouth.
Formal identification is yet to take place, but officers believe the person to be a 47-year-old man who went missing during a swim on Christmas morning.
His next of kin has been informed.
A second man, named as 64-year-old local antiques dealer Matthew Upham remains missing.
Superintendent Ryan Doyle said: “This discovery is very sad news following the upsetting and tragic incident on Christmas Day. We have spoken with his family and we are continuing to support them through this difficult time. Understandably they have asked for their privacy to be respected.
“The family of the second missing man has also been informed and are being supported. Our thoughts remain with them.”
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