Body Found in River Exe While Seeking Missing Kayaker

Police confirmed the body of a missing kayaker was recovered from the River Exe near Tiverton.

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Body Found in River Exe While Seeking Missing Kayaker

Devon and Cornwall Police recovered the body of a missing kayaker from the River Exe near the Great Western Bridge in Tiverton on Thursday, 29 January 2026. Officers first responded to the scene at 3.50 pm on Saturday, 27 January 2026, after a kayak went missing in the river. The victim is a man in his 40s; formal identification has not yet taken place, but the family has been informed. The search followed a prior incident on Christmas Day when bodies of two men were found after a beach swim. The discovery highlights ongoing safety concerns on Devon waterways.

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