A Searching A popular tourist in Devon has recovered the body of an elderly person from the beach.
Devon and Cornwall Police On Monday morning at 7.25 am, on Monday morning, he responded to concerns for the welfare of a person on Ladram Bay’s rocks in Sidmouth.
Exmouth and Beer Coastguard Search and Rescue Team, Sidmouth Independent lifeboat, costguard Helicopter And the South West Ambulance Service participated in the big picket rock, Ladrum Bay and Jacobs Ladder Beach, where they found a person in their eighties.
Lifeboat brought him to the beach, but was declared dead on the spot. His family has been informed and death is not considered suspicious. A file is being prepared for the coroner.
The popular Cefront experienced a low closure as emergency vehicles participated in the scene in Sidmouth.
The Xmouth Police shared a statement on social media: “This morning officials of the Exmouth Petrol and Rural East Davon Petrol supported the Xmouth and Beer Coastguard Search and Rescue Teams, Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat, Costguard Helicopter and South West Ambulance Service, which is with an incident under the Big Picket Rock.
“A person was recovered by Sidmouth’s ‘Speedy Sid’ Inshore Lifeboat and was conveyed to Sidmouth Beach, but unfortunately he died. The family has been informed and our collective views are with them in this difficult time.
“Finally it was finalized in Sidmouth, thanks to the CG helicopter landing with CG with CG and thanks to your patience.”
There is a solitary pebble beach between Ladrum Bay Sidmouth and Budlegh Salterton, which has become a popular holiday destination with caravan and holiday park nearby.