Iain Hughes Death: Body of missing West Midlands firefighter found in Belgium waters
Iain Hughes Death – Cause of Death: Body of missing West Midlands firefighter found in Belgium waters.
Iain Hughes was attempting to swim across the English Channel to raise money for charity when he went missing on June 20.
Hughes’ body was found in Belgium waters. His devastated family have confirmed that the Wednesbury crew manager has been confirmed dead. Belgian authorities informed their UK counterparts that remains had been found.
Iain’s body has since been returned to the UK.
“Our lives were shattered when Iain went missing. He was our world,” Iain’s family said In an emotional statement.
“The news that his body had been found was unbearable. It still is. We miss him more than words can ever say. We are proud of Iain for so many reasons. He put his heart and soul into training for the swim, but that was Iain – determined to help and support others.”
“It is lovely to see how much money has been raised for his three charities, but also heartbreaking that he will never know the total. Thank you to everyone who has donated and who are still raising money.”
