**Tragedy Strikes as Body of 80-Year-Old Found at Sidmouth Beach**

A significant search operation has culminated in the discovery of an 80-year-old man's body at Sidmouth beach in Devon. Emergency services, including police, Coastguard, Lifeboat crews, and the South West Ambulance Service, responded swiftly after a person was spotted on the rocks on Monday.

The incident unfolded near Jacobs Ladder, where a lifeboat was deployed to assist in bringing the man back to safety. Despite the efforts of the lifeboat crew, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious, and the man's family has been notified.

During the rescue operation, the seafront was temporarily closed to facilitate access for emergency services. Exmouth Police released a statement confirming the recovery of the body. They expressed their condolences, stating, "Officers from Exmouth patrol and Rural East Devon patrol supported Exmouth and Beer Coastguard Search & Rescue Teams, Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat, the Coastguard helicopter and South West Ambulance Service, attended an incident at Big Picket Rock under High Peak between Ladram Bay and Jacobs Ladder beach at Sidmouth."

The police further detailed that the individual was recovered by Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat's inshore lifeboat, 'Speedy Sid', and was taken to Sidmouth beach, where he was sadly pronounced deceased.

The police concluded their statement by thanking the public for their patience and understanding during the emergency response, which included the Coastguard helicopter landing on the seafront. They reiterated their thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.