Two men in their 20s have died after being pulled from the water off the coast of Devon, the police have said.
Devon and Cornwall Police rushed to the scene in Oddicombe, Torbay, following reports of concern for two people in the water.
The pair were rescued at around 8.50am on Saturday - but sadly, one of them was declared deceased at the scene and the other died after being taken to Torbay District Hospital.
Devon and Cornwall Police said in a statement: "Police were called to assist HM Coastguard at around 9am yesterday, Saturday 27 May, following reports of concern for two people in the water off the coast of Oddicombe, Torbay.
"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.
"Their next of kin have been informed.
"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.
"Enquiries are currently ongoing, and a file will be prepared for the Coroner."
