A major emergency response was launched after a stolen car was found abandoned in Burrator Reservoir.
Emergency services were called on Sunday morning after reports that a vehicle was submerged in the water.
It was also reported that a shoe was seen floating next to the car, raising fears that somebody may still have been inside.
This prompted a large emergency response as crews from across Devon raced to the scene to assess the risk.
Specialist resources including a water rescue unit from Exmouth Fire Station and the South Western Ambulance Service Hazardous Area Response Team from Exeter were deployed to the incident.
The response was scaled back once it was established that nobody was inside.
Recovery of the vehicle is now being planned by South West Water, who hold responsibility for the site.
Police are investigating and are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward.
Anyone with information can contact the police on 101, quoting 50260078380 or via their website.
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