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One of two Christmas Day Budleigh Salterton swimmers found

Jonathan MorrisSouth West

BBC Three people in hi vis on Budleigh Salterton beach.BBC

Two men went missing at Budleigh Salterton beach on Christmas Day

The body of a 47-year-old man has been recovered after two swimmers went missing on Christmas Day, police have said.

Officers said they found the man on Tuesday after two swimmers went missing during a festive swim at Budleigh Salterton, Devon, on 25 December.

Formal identification is yet to be carried out, but officers said they believe the person to be a 47-year-old man. His next-of-kin have been informed.

One of the swimmers was named as local antiques dealer Matthew Upham, 64.

Supt Ryan Doyle, from Devon and Cornwall Police, said the discovery was “very sad news”.

He added: “We have spoken with his family and we are continuing to support them through this difficult time. Understandably they have asked for their privacy to be respected.

“The family of the second missing man has also been informed and are being supported.”

Social media A photo of Matthew Upham looking at the camera. He is wearing a grey checked jacket, a light brown tie and a pink lanyardSocial media

Singer Kate Bush paid tribute to Matthew Upham who went missing on Christmas Day


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