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The body of Iain Hughes, a fireman who went missing while attempting to swim the English Channel for charity, has been found off the coast of Belgium. Hughes had set off from the Kent coast on June 20 accompanied by a support boat, but disappeared later that day. The extensive search by French and Belgian authorities was called off. Hughes had been raising money for the British Heart Foundation, The Fire Fighters Charity, and the Midlands Air Ambulance. His family said they “miss him more than words can ever say.” PA News Agency reported
Swimmer Who Went Missing in English Channel Identified as Iain Hughes
On the morning of June 20, Iain Hughes, crew manager at Wednesbury fire station in West Midlands, set off from the Kent coast accompanied by a support boat. However, he went missing later that day in French waters, sparking an extensive search by French and Belgian authorities. Unfortunately, the search was called off without any success.
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On Friday, West Midlands Fire Service announced that the body of a swimmer found in waters off Belgium has been formally identified as Mr. Hughes. In a joint statement released through the fire service, Mr. Hughes’ family expressed their immense grief, stating that they “miss him more than words can ever say.” They described Iain as someone who dedicated himself to helping and supporting others.
Mr. Hughes was swimming the English Channel to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation, The Fire Fighters Charity, and the Midlands Air Ambulance. His goal was to raise £21,000, symbolizing £1,000 for every mile of his swim. However, as of Friday, his fundraiser had exceeded this target, raising over £56,000.
The family expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming support and donations received, but also acknowledged the heartbreak of Iain never knowing the final total. They requested privacy during this difficult time and chose not to give media interviews.
West Midlands Fire Service chief fire officer Wayne Brown expressed his devastation upon hearing the news and emphasized that Iain’s family is their primary concern. He thanked everyone who has been affected by Iain’s disappearance and expressed gratitude for the kind messages and the tremendous response to Iain’s fundraising efforts.
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To honor Mr. Hughes, West Midlands Fire Service will fly flags at half-mast until sunset on Friday.
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