Two bodies recovered by police as boat overturns in Lake Devon | United Kingdom | New UK News

Six people are believed to have been on board the stricken vessel when it rolled over on Lake Roadford in Lewdown, Okehampton on Wednesday afternoon. Four people were rescued and two of them were taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth for treatment.

One has since been released, but another remains in hospital in critical condition, Devon and Cornwall Police said.

A major operation using specialized equipment and resources in and above water, on land and with drones continued today, DevonLive reports.

The families of two people missing following the incident have been updated on the situation.

They are supported by specially trained officers and official identification has not yet taken place.

It was earlier confirmed that two disabled people were missing after the accident, while four were rescued from the scene.

Chief Superintendent Dan Evans said: ‘This is an extremely distressing incident and our hearts go out to everyone involved and their loved ones, with whom we are working closely to offer help and support everywhere. where we can.

“Every effort has been made to locate the two missing persons as quickly as possible. Tragically, we can confirm that the bodies of two people have been located and recovered this afternoon. Our priority is to support their families.

The search for the two missing persons resumed today after ending yesterday at nightfall.

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A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesman said yesterday: “Police are staying at Roadford Lake in Lewdown, Okehampton, following an incident on Wednesday where a boat capsized in the water.

“The police search resumed today Thursday and efforts continue to locate two missing persons.

“Two people were pulled from the water and taken to Derriford Hospital for treatment. One person has since been released and another remains in hospital in critical condition. Two other people were pulled from the water and checked by ambulance crews before being evacuated to the scene.

“We support the families of everyone involved. The lake will remain closed to public access for the foreseeable future and localized road closures remain in place at the center of activity to allow access to relevant emergency services. “