Shout report – Budleigh Beach

Date: 05.10.25

Time paged: 09:30

Callout #: 21

Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat was tasked to reports of a missing swimmer off Budleigh Beach.

While en route, and alongside Exmouth RNLI, the swimmer was confirmed ashore, safe and well. Both agencies were stood down shortly after.

False alarm with good intent.

In an emergency, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

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Boat crew: Ian Fletcher, Henry Williams

DLA: Andy Mitchell

Shore Crew: Andy Horsely, Andy Hardy, Mike Dance, Stephen Waller, Alice Dutton, Alex Russel, Phil Shepperd.

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Wind Speed: 3

Wind: NW

Visibility: Good

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All enquiries: media@sidmouthlifeboat.org.uk