Body Believed to Be Second Missing Christmas Day Swimmer Discovered Off Devon Coast
# Body Believed to Be Second Missing Christmas Day Swimmer Found Off UK Coast
## Discovery Made Near Budleigh Salterton
A body, presumed to be that of the second swimmer who went missing on Christmas Day, has been discovered off the coast of Budleigh Salterton. This announcement follows an extensive search operation.
The body was recovered from the sea after efforts by rescuers who had been scouring the waters following two swimmers reported missing during holiday festivities. The first swimmer was located earlier, but the search intensified for the second individual after they failed to resurface.
The coastline near Budleigh Salterton, a popular area for beachgoers, was the scene of significant activity, with emergency services conducting searches throughout the day. "There were officers setting up tape and cones at the point from the cliff to close the beach, and the inshore lifeboat was moored off the beach just beyond Orcombe Point," noted a witness to the scene.
Local authorities continue to coordinate with police to establish the details surrounding the incident, focusing on the circumstances that led to the swimmers entering the water. Community concern has grown as more details emerge about the tragic events on Christmas Day. Further investigations are underway to ascertain the specifics of the swimmers’ activities prior to their disappearance.