The search for a missing West Midlands firefighter who was swimming the English Channel for charity has been called off, authorities have confirmed.
West Midlands Fire Service's Chief Fire Officer, Wayne Brown, said: “Iain’s disappearance is unspeakably sad. We are giving Iain’s family all the support we can at this distressing time.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and everyone close to Iain. He is a highly-respected and much-loved colleague and friend to many.” Iain, whose 43rd birthday falls next month, had trained for nearly two years for his cross-Channel charity swim. Married with two children, he was raising funds for The Fire Fighters Charity, British Heart Foundation and Midlands Air Ambulance.He was posted to Bournbrook fire station, and later served at Billesley, Tipton, Wolverhampton, Tettenhall, Bilston, Brierley Hill and Stourbridge. He was promoted to crew manager in 2016 and joined the technical rescue unit last year.
The fire service added:"Could we please ask that the privacy of Iain and his family is respected during this very challenging time."
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