Body found in Dawlish believed to be missing Exeter man

Police inform family as formal identification is pending

Author: Katy WhitePublished 12th Mar 2026

Police conducting searches in Dawlish have discovered the body of a man believed to be Robin Cort, who was reported missing from Exeter.

The body was located last night on 10th March by emergency services during their search efforts.

Although formal identification is still pending, officers suspect the body is that of 44-year-old Robin Cort.

His family has been informed of the discovery.

The death is not considered suspicious, and authorities will prepare a file for the coroner.

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