Full scale search involved lifeboat, helicopter and coastguard units
A MISSING “vulnerable person” was found safe and well in the Seaton area after a full scale search by rescue services yesterday (Thursday).
As the result of a call from Devon police an extensive hunt of the coastal area around Sidmouth was launched at around 11am.
Units involved were Beer Coastguard rescue officers, Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat, an RAF rescue helicopter from Chivenor and Devon police.
The person was eventually located in the Seaton area and detained for his own safety.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here