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A firefighter has gone missing while on a charity swim across the English Channel, it has been confirmed.
Iain Hughes, from Dudley, started the solo challenge 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.
Based at Wednesbury fire station, he posted on social media two weeks ago that the swim had been delayed because of bad weather.
In a statement, West Midlands Fire Service said: "We are heartbroken to confirm that one of our crew managers, Iain Hughes, is missing after his inspiring attempt to swim the English Channel for charity."
Mr Hughes, a married father-of-two who has been with the fire service since the age of 19, currently works in its technical rescue unit.
Iain Hughes, from Dudley, started the solo challenge 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.
Based at Wednesbury fire station, he posted on social media two weeks ago that the swim had been delayed because of bad weather.
In a statement, West Midlands Fire Service said: "We are heartbroken to confirm that one of our crew managers, Iain Hughes, is missing after his inspiring attempt to swim the English Channel for charity."
Mr Hughes, a married father-of-two who has been with the fire service since the age of 19, currently works in its technical rescue unit.
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Charity swimmer Iain Hughes missing in English Channel
Iain Hughes, 42, has not been seen after starting the swimming challenge on Tuesday.
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