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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. | |
Mr Hilton taught science at Littlemoss High School in Droylsden and was the club photographer for the non-league Hyde United football club. | |
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 was observed before Saturday's game with AFC Telford in Mr Hilton's memory. |