Police say they have located the body of a man during the search for 78-year-old Colin Musson, who was reported missing from the Chudleigh area a week ago.
The death is not believed to be suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
A massive police operation with the support of the Fire service and the Coastguard was launched after Mr Musson went missing on Friday 1 September.
The family of Mr Musson have been informed.