Iain hughes firefighter

By Arthur Parashar.

His family have paid tribute to him and called him 'our world'. We have more newsletters. The body of a missing firefighter has been found in Belgium waters. Iain Hughes was attempted to swim across the English Channel to raise money for charity when he went missing. And now his devastated family have confirmed that the Wednesbury crew manager has been confirmed dead after he went missing on June Belgian authorities informed their UK counterparts that remains had been found.

Iain hughes firefighter

Friends and colleagues are planning a swimming fundraiser in memory of West Midlands firefighter Iain Hughes, who tragically died last year. Iain lost his life when he got into difficulty while swimming the English Channel in aid of us and two other charities, The British Heart Foundation and the Midland Air Ambulance Charity. His close friends have now planned a fundraiser as a tribute to him and his passion for swimming, while supporting the same three charities — all of which were close to his heart. The group of 48 will take part in a hour swim relay on 7 and 8 March this year, which will see each of them take on just over a mile each — swimming continuously in relay for 45 minutes each. They both worked for West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service, based at Wednesbury Technical Rescue Unit, and he saw first-hand how passionate Iain was about swimming and raising funds for charity. We want to inspire as many people as possible to get into swimming in his memory. Support the fundraiser. Receive news and information on how your support is helping, our charity fundraising activities and ways you can get further involved. We take your privacy very seriously, we will treat your personal data with respect, keep it safe and never sell it. Donate Need help?

In a joint statement released through the fire service, Mr Hughes' family said they 'miss him more than words can ever say'.

The year-old father-of-two set off from the Kent coast on the morning of 20 June accompanied by a support boat but went missing later that day in French waters, triggering a major search. The body of a firefighter who disappeared more than a month ago as he attempted to swim the English Channel for charity has been found. Iain Hughes, crew manager at Wednesbury fire station, West Midlands , set off from the Kent coast on the morning of 20 June accompanied by a support boat but went missing later that day in French waters. The disappearance of the year-old father-of-two triggered an extensive search by French and Belgian authorities which was later called off. In a statement released through the fire service, Mr Hughes' family said they "miss him more than words can ever say".

The search for a "highly respected and much loved" firefighter who went missing while on a charity swim across the English Channel has been called off. Iain Hughes, from Dudley, started the solo swim with a support boat on Tuesday from Dover before disappearing. Mr Hughes, 42, remains missing despite a search involving military helicopters and navy and police boats. His disappearance was "unspeakably sad", West Midlands Fire Service said. Based at Wednesbury fire station, Mr Hughes had posted on social media two weeks ago that the swim had been delayed because of bad weather.

Iain hughes firefighter

Iain Hughes, a father-of-two from Dudley, went missing on 20 June and despite a search has not been found. The year-old had been taking part in a solo swim to raise money for charity and donations have since poured in. In an update, CSPF said he was close to the stern of his support boat when he went missing in French waters. It said his escort vessel reported his disappearance in the north east shipping lane to French and British authorities. The CSPF facilitates and adjudicates Channel crossing attempts and also provides assistance to swimmers. The search, involving military helicopters and navy and police boats, was called off late on 20 June and his support vessel returned to Dover. Mr Hughes was a firefighter based in Wednesbury, West Midlands, and was described by his colleagues as "highly respected and much loved". Send your story ideas to: newsonline. Firefighters wash cars in honour of missing swimmer.

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A firefighter who went missing on a charity swim in the English Channel has been confirmed dead after his body was found in waters near Belgium. Iain Hughes, from Dudley, started the solo challenge with a support boat from Dover on 20 June before disappearing. In tribute, his family described the news as "unbearable".

The body of a 'much-loved' firefighter who disappeared as he attempted to swim the English Channel has been found more than a month after he went missing. The group of 48 will take part in a hour swim relay on 7 and 8 March this year, which will see each of them take on just over a mile each — swimming continuously in relay for 45 minutes each. We take your privacy very seriously, we will treat your personal data with respect, keep it safe and never sell it. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Florence Nightingale letter, Chinese bowl and an array of art and furniture are among contents of historic Peter Norgrove: Builder jailed for life for murder of Sharon Gordon in 'savage and brutal' hammer attack. First picture of teenager stabbed to death in Wolverhampton park as police give fresh update. Group Iain Hughes was attempted to swim across the English Channel to raise money for charity when he went missing. They said: 'Our lives were shattered when Iain went missing. Application made to increase operating capacity Sandwell 10 hours ago. Do YOU hear wedding bells? Woman, 34, whose smear test was delayed in lockdown and was told 'not to worry' when diagnosed with cancer Iain's body has since been returned to the UK. Police step up Ramadan Coventry Road safety and warn 'don't come to our city to cause trouble'.