Table of Contents
- Christmas Day Swim Cancelled
- Emergency Response Details
- Weather Warning Impact
- Frequently Asked Questions
A Christmas Day swim has been called off due to concerns for individuals in the water, as multiple swimmers were rescued from the sea.
Authorities have urged residents to stay out of the water at Budleigh Salterton following an incident this morning.
RNLI rescue teams were seen battling large waves as they searched the water.
Coastguard helicopter crews were also present at the scene this morning.
Authorities have advised locals to avoid the beach as swimmers are retrieved from the sea.Credit: UKNIP
Hundreds of swimmers had gathered along the Jurassic Coast for the traditional Christmas Day dip.
However, emergency crews were dispatched to the beach around 10:25 AM due to concerns for the swimmers' safety.
RNLI rescue teams could be observed contending with significant waves while searching the waters.
Devon confirmed that a “number of individuals” had been rescued by the crews.
The police stated: “Emergency services were alerted at 10:25 AM to the beach at Budleigh Salterton due to concerns for people in the water.
“Several individuals have been safely brought back to shore and will be assessed by paramedics.
“Coastguard and rescue teams are continuing their search efforts in the water.
“A considerable number of emergency service personnel are engaged in this incident.
“We request that individuals refrain from entering the water along this section of coast while this incident is ongoing for public safety reasons.”
The UK Coastguard confirmed that search teams were assisting in scouring the beach area.
It reported: “HM Coastguard was alerted around 10 AM.
“Exmouth and Beer Coastguard Rescue Teams, RNLI lifeboats from Exmouth and Torbay, and coastguard search and rescue helicopters have been dispatched to the scene to assist, along with police and ambulance services.”
Devon is one of the regions affected by the Met Office's yellow weather warning.
The south-west region is experiencing winds of up to 65 mph, accompanied by a cold health alert.
A yellow wind warning has been issued from 4 AM to midnight, predicting gusts peaking at 65 mph in certain areas.
The forecaster has also warned of possible disruptions to services and supplies in some regions.
The warning applies to the western coast of the UK, impacting the south-west and most of the region.
It states: “Strong and gusty east to northeasterly winds.”
Several Christmas and Boxing Day swims in Devon and Cornwall were canceled due to the weather warning.
The UK Coastguard confirmed that search teams were aiding in the search.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the beach around 10:25 AM.Credit: UKNIP
Emergency crews have rushed to Budleigh Salterton following an incident in the water.Credit: UKNIP
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the Christmas Day swim cancelled?
The Christmas Day swim was cancelled due to concerns for the safety of swimmers in the water, as multiple rescues were conducted by emergency services
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