There was a large emergency response spotted on Sidmouth Esplanade on Saturday (November 23) after members of the public report 'an object' in the River Sid during Storm Bert.

Beer and Exmouth Coastguard teams, Senior Coastguard officer, Devon and Somerset Fire and rescue and their flood team, USAR, Police, Coastguard helicopter from Newquay and HART all attended.

At around 10am on Saturday, two members of the public reported seeing a person floating down the river near the Ford.

Search teams from all agencies searched the river with spotters placed along the river, river mouth and beach.

Beer Coastguard Rescue Teams said: "Conditions were very testing with a SW gale, heavy rain and large waves.

"As the search progressed and with numerous emergency workers at the scene, Sidmouth sailing club opened up for us, providing teas, Coffee and food to keep us fed and a place to warm up, we thank them for their hospitality."

As the daylight was lost and with nothing found crews were stood down at around 5pm.

If any members of the public has any information on this person please contact the police on 101.