Two men die after beach rescue in Devon

The coastguard, air ambulance and paramedics were involved in rescue efforts

Oddicombe Beach near Torquay
Author: Abbie ChesherPublished 28th May 2023

Two men in their 20s have died after being rescued from the water off the Torbay coast have died, Devon & Cornwall Police said.

Officers were called to assist the Coastguard at around 9am on Saturday following reports of concern for two people in the water at Oddicombe.

Following an emergency rescue operation, the two men were pulled from the water and one was declared dead at the scene.

The second man died after being taken to Torbay District Hospital.

Their next of kin have been informed, and inquiries continue while a file will be prepared for the coroner.

The operation involved the Coastguard Rescue Team from Torbay and the RNLI's inshore lifeboat from Teignmouth & Dawlish.

The Devon Air Ambulance was despatched, and Devon and Cornwall Police and the South Western Ambulance Service were also involved.