Man dead and two seriously injured after being pulled from sea in Devon as cops declare ‘critical incident’

ONE person has died and two others are seriously injured after being pulled from the sea in Devon as Britain basked in a heatwave today.

Cops have declared conditions at sea in Torbay a “critical incident” following the tragedy this afternoon.

Two men aged in their 20s were pulled from the sea at Babbacombe at around 2pm but one of the men sadly couldn’t be saved.

One remains in hospital – with cops believing both were holidaymakers.

The third man fell into the sea near the Imperial Hotel at around 4pm and was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.

A separate incident saw two kayakers winched from the sea in Paignton but both are said to be safe and well.

Britain’s 28C heatwave is believed to be behind the tragedy as sunseekers flocking to the beach are thrown into rocks by sea swell and windy conditions.

The Met Office reporting strong easterly winds across Devon and Cornwall and moderate to rough sea conditions.

Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Anyone entering the sea in this warm weather is advised to be aware of the conditions and take extra care.”

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