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Police were alerted at 10:25am on Christmas Day over concerns for people in the water, triggering a wide-scale response.
A multi-agency search, involving Exmouth and Beer Coastguard Rescue Teams, RNLI lifeboats from Exmouth, Teignmouth and Torbay, and coastguard helicopters, coordinated the response alongside police and ambulance services.
The Met Office warned of strong and gusty winds on Christmas Day, with peak gusts potentially reaching 55-65 mph along exposed coasts.

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Emergency services are handling an incident in the water at Budleigh Salterton on Christmas Day.
Devon and Cornwall Police urge people to avoid entering the water along the coast.
Coastguard and RNLI crews are assisting with search and rescue operations.
Several people have been recovered safely to shore and will be checked by paramedics.
The incident occurred as hundreds gathered for the traditional Christmas Day dip along the Jurassic Coast.
Emergency services include coastguard rescue teams, RNLI lifeboats, and helicopters.
Devon and Cornwall Police have provided a formal update on the incident.
Coastguard and RNLI continue to search the water as police and ambulance services coordinate responses.
Authorities are asking the public to stay safe and avoid the area while the operation continues.
Local Coastguard reports were corroborated by Devon Live updates on the incident.

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Two men were feared missing after a sea incident at Budleigh Salterton on Christmas Day.
Emergency services began the search at 10:25 a.m. and several people were brought ashore for treatment.
Coastguard teams, RNLI lifeboats, and aircraft aided the search across shore and sea.
The search continued through the day, with the coastguard stood down at 5 p.m.
Meteorological warnings warned of strong winds and large waves along parts of the southwest coast.
Police urged the public not to enter the water due to dangerous conditions.

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