Man found dead after incident at reservoir on Dartmoor, police confirm
Officers were called to concerns for a person's welfare at Burrator
Last updated 24th Aug 2022
Devon & Cornwall Police have confirmed a man has been found dead following an incident at a Burrator Reservoir.
Officers were called to the Dartmoor site, near Yelverton, on Tuesday afternoon, to reports of concerns for a person's welfare.
In a statement on Wednesday, officers said they are making enquiries to identify the man.
The initial call came through shortly after 12.30pm on Tuesday 23rd August.
The road remained closed for several hours while emergency services remained at the scene.
A force spokesperson said: "Police were called by the fire service at around 12.35pm on Tuesday 23 August, to Burrator Reservoir, near Yelverton, following reports of concern for the welfare of a man located at the dam.
"Emergency services attended the scene and a man was confirmed deceased.
"Police are continuing to make enquiries in order to identify the man.
"The road was closed for a number of hours whilst officers remained at the scene".