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Daniel Smith & Heather Pickstock

Two men die after rescue off West Country coast

Two men have died following a rescue operation on the West Country coast. The two men, both in their 20s, ran into trouble off the coast of Torbay on Saturday (May 27).

Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police were called to assist the coastguard at around 9am on Saturday following reports of concern for two people in the water at Oddicombe. Following an emergency rescue operation, the men were pulled from the water, but one was declared dead at the scene.

Devon Live reports that the second man died after being taken to Torbay District Hospital. Police said their next of kin have been informed, and inquiries continue while a file is prepared for the coroner.

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The operation involved the coastguard rescue team from Torbay and the RNLI’s inshore lifeboat from Teignmouth and Dawlish. The Devon Air Ambulance was despatched, and Devon and Cornwall Police and the South Western Ambulance Service were also involved.

A police spokesperson said: "Police were called to assist HM Coastguard at around 9am yesterday, Saturday 27 May, following reports of concern for two people in the water off the coast of Oddicombe, Torbay.

"Following an emergency operation, two men, who were both in their 20s, were pulled from the water. One of the men was declared deceased at the scene and another man died after being taken to Torbay District Hospital. Their next of kin have been informed.

"The operation involved the Coastguard Rescue Team from Torbay and the RNLI's inshore lifeboat from Teignmouth & Dawlish. The Devon Air Ambulance was despatched, and Devon and Cornwall Police and the South Western Ambulance Service were also involved.

"Enquiries are currently ongoing, and a file will be prepared for the Coroner."

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