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Man dies after getting into difficulty swimming off Devon coast

HM Coastguard sent a helicopter, two rescue teams and two lifeboats after the swimmer got into difficulty, and police said the death is not suspicious.

  • A man in his 40s from Surrey died after getting into difficulty swimming off Blackpool Sands, Strete, Devon on August 24.
  • Emergency services, including HM Coastguard and paramedics, responded and treated the man, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Devon and Cornwall Police stated the death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
  • The RNLI has shared water safety advice following recent drowning deaths in the area, emphasizing staying calm and swimming in designated areas.
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Devon Live broke the news in Exeter, United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
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