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One of the men who went missing in sea off Devon coast named
Two men, including a local antiques dealer, went missing after entering rough waters during Christmas Day swims despite a yellow weather warning, sparking a nearly seven-hour search.
- Local family named Matthew Upham, 63, owner of Matthew Upham Antiques, as one of two men who disappeared at Budleigh Salterton on the morning of December 25.
- Hundreds had gathered for Christmas Day dips despite a yellow weather warning for wind, while a BBC journalist reported very rough seas with large breaking waves at Budleigh Salterton and nearby Exmouth beaches.
- RNLI lifeboat crews from Exmouth, Teignmouth and Torbay, Exmouth and Beer Coastguard Rescue Teams, plus coastguard helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, pulled several people from the water.
- After nearly seven hours of searching, the operation was called off and lifeboat crews stood down around 17:00, with Devon and Cornwall Police saying both men remain missing and inquiries ongoing.
- Friends and witnesses said the man in his 40s may have tried to rescue Mr Upham, while friends and social media tributes described him as kind and cheerful, and the family of Mr Upham asked for privacy in a social media statement.
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The Independent (US)Man missing at sea after Christmas Day swim in Devon is named
Matthew Upham’s family say he was ‘deeply loved’ and will be ‘forever missed’
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right5Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Left, 37% Center
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- 37% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources are Center
37% Center
L 37%
C 37%
R 26%
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