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Two men die after being pulled from the sea off Torquay

We Are South Devon by We Are South Devon
May 28, 2023
in Community News

Two men in their 20s have died after being pulled from the sea off Torquay yesterday morning, Saturday 27 May.

Emergency services attended the scene off Oddicombe following reports of concern for two people in the water at around 9am.

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Ambulance crews at the scene

Superintendent Ben Davies said: “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.

The air ambulance on Walls Hill

“Their next of kin have been informed.

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

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.

Supt Davies added: “With more people likely to be out near water this Bank Holiday weekend, emergency services are urging everybody to be vigilant to the dangers of the coast and follow water safety advice: https://www.hmcoastguard.uk/on-the-beach ”

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