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Abigail O'Leary

Two bodies found in search for missing passengers after boat capsizes in lake

Two bodies have been found during a rescue operation after a boat capsized in a Devon lake.

Six people were believed to be in the vessel when it capsized on Roadford Lake on Wednesday - with four rescued and two sent to hospital for further treatment.

A major operation using specialist equipment and resources in and over the water, on land, and with drones continued today before it was announced two bodied had been found.

Chief superintendent Dan Evans said: "This is an extremely distressing incident and our thoughts are with all of those involved and their loved ones, who we are working closely with to offer help and support wherever we can.

"Every effort has been made to locate the two people who remained unaccounted for as fast as possible.

Emergency services at the scene on the shore of Roadford Lake in Devon on Wednesday (Seamus McCoy)

"Tragically, we can confirm that the bodies of two people were located and recovered this afternoon. Our priority is to support their families."

A large-scale response from emergency services was launched at around 1.30pm on Wednesday.

Police, fire and ambulance services, the air ambulance, HM Coastguard and search and rescue teams all attended the scene.

Coastguard, fire, ambulance and air ambulance crews were involved in the operation with support from the Coastguard helicopter.

The 730 acre (1.9 square mile) lake has been a reservoir since 1989 and supplies water to Plymouth and other parts of south Devon (SWNS James Dadzitis / SWNS)

In a post shared to the lake's Facebook page, they confirmed the lake has been closed and apologised for "any inconvenience."

The 730 acre (1.9 square mile) lake has been a reservoir since 1989 and supplies water to Plymouth and other parts of south Devon.

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