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Body Found on Exmouth Beach Amid Missing Swimmers Search

1/26/2026

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A body was discovered on Exmouth Beach, Devon, after two swimmers went missing on Christmas Day.
The deceased is believed to be a 47-year-old man.
The search for the missing swimmers began on Christmas Day amid stormy conditions.
The family of 64-year-old Matthew Upham, who went missing, has been informed.
Singer Kate Bush paid tribute to Matthew Upham as a dear friend.

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Story summary

A body was discovered on Exmouth Beach, Devon, after two swimmers went missing on Christmas Day.
The deceased is believed to be a 47-year-old man.
The search for the missing swimmers began on Christmas Day amid stormy conditions.
The family of 64-year-old Matthew Upham, who went missing, has been informed.
Singer Kate Bush paid tribute to Matthew Upham as a dear friend.