Overview
- Devon and Cornwall Police said a man's body was recovered near Exmouth Beach on 25 January following a large emergency response.
- Officers said the family of a 64-year-old from Budleigh Salterton has been informed, with forensic confirmation still outstanding.
- A separate body found at Sandy Bay on 20 January is thought to be the 47-year-old who also disappeared during the same event.
- The two men went missing during a Christmas Day dip at Budleigh Salterton in rough conditions as other swimmers were rescued and treated.
- Inquests are expected to open, with reports of RNLI and coastguard activity, beach cordons near Orcombe Point, and public tributes including from singer Kate Bush.