"Two men are believed to be missing in the water off a beach in Devon, after a number of people were reported to be in difficulty. Emergency services were called to Budleigh Salterton at 10.25am on Christmas Day following concerns for people in the water. A number of people were safely recovered to shore, with two checked by paramedics and one taken to hospital by ambulance as a precaution."
"In a statement, the Coastguard confirmed it had been alerted to the incident at about 10am on Thursday. A spokesperson said: HM Coastguard is responding to reports of people in difficulty in the water at Budleigh Salterton today, 25 December. Alerted at around 10am, Exmouth and Beer Coastguard Rescue Teams, RNLI lifeboats from Exmouth, Teignmouth and Torbay and coastguard search and rescue helicopters have been sent to the scene to assist, alongside police and ambulance service."
Emergency services attended Budleigh Salterton at 10.25am on Christmas Day after reports of people in difficulty in the water. A number of people were recovered to shore; two were checked by paramedics and one was taken to hospital as a precaution. Two men remain missing and searches and inquiries are ongoing to locate them. The next of kin of one man have been spoken to and efforts are ongoing to contact the family of the second man. Coastguard teams, RNLI lifeboats from Exmouth, Teignmouth and Torbay, and coastguard search and rescue helicopters assisted police and ambulance crews. Authorities advise people not to enter the water due to current weather warnings and cancelled seasonal swims.
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