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| UK teacher's body found in Alps | UK teacher's body found in Alps |
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| The body of a missing teacher from Greater Manchester has been found by climbers in the French Alps. | The body of a missing teacher from Greater Manchester has been found by climbers in the French Alps. |
| Christopher Hilton, 33, from Stalybridge, was last seen on 27 July when he went for a hike on his own while on holiday with his parents. | Christopher Hilton, 33, from Stalybridge, was last seen on 27 July when he went for a hike on his own while on holiday with his parents. |
| His body was discovered covered by snow and ice in the mountains near Grenoble. French police believe he had fallen at least 100m (330ft). | His body was discovered covered by snow and ice in the mountains near Grenoble. French police believe he had fallen at least 100m (330ft). |
| Mr Hilton taught science at Littlemoss High School in Droylsden. | |
| He was the club photographer for the non-league Hyde United football club and an ardent supporter of the team. | He was the club photographer for the non-league Hyde United football club and an ardent supporter of the team. |
| 'Very sad day' | |
| Tony Beard, Hyde United's director, said: "Chris was popular wherever he went. | |
| "In addition to his beloved Hyde United, he travelled to sporting events and concerts throughout the UK and has been dearly missed by both pupils and teachers at Littlemoss School. | |
| "The strength of feeling towards Chris was highlighted by the fact his pupils posted goodwill messages on our website. | |
| "He had many friends at Hyde United and in non-league football and today is a very sad day indeed for all concerned. | |
| "Our thoughts and prayers go out to his parents, Janet and Stephen, and other members of his family and friends at this difficult time." | |
| A minute's silence will be observed before Saturday's game with AFC Telford in Mr Hilton's memory. |