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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.
Mr Hilton taught science at Littlemoss High School in Droylsden. Mr Hilton taught science at Littlemoss High School in Droylsden and was the club photographer for the non-league Hyde United football club.
He was the club photographer for the non-league Hyde United football club and an ardent supporter of the team. Mr Hilton's body was discovered on a ledge in the Oisans range of the Alps three days ago.
'Very sad day''Very sad day'
He had fallen at least 100m (330ft).
Mr Hilton was holidaying at a camp site in Bourg d'Oisans when he went missing.
Tony Beard, Hyde United's director, said: "Chris was popular wherever he went.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."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."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."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.""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. A minute's silence was observed before Saturday's game with AFC Telford in Mr Hilton's memory.