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Search called off for missing Petherton man
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| Nigel Hodges with his wife Maureen |
THE search for a North Petherton man whose plane crashed off Brazil has been called off.
Wreckage from the Cessna plane in which Nigel Hodges, 52, and three other Britons were travelling, was washed up off the north-east coast of the South American country.
A huge search and rescue operation was mounted involving a helicopter, two planes and a naval vessel, a Foreign Office spokemsan said.
"The Brazilian authorities have now called off the search after five days," he added.
"They have found no further wreckage and no bodies and the families in Brazil and England have been informed."
Mr Hodges, a member of Taunton Vale Rotary Club, was in the plane when it went down on its way to Ilheus last Friday.
The finance director with Lifestyle Holdings, which has its registered office in Taunton, he was in Brazil checking out a property development opportunity.
His wife, Maureen, and son Elliot are currently in Brazil awaiting news.
9:51am Friday 9th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Chris, North Somerset on 12:11pm Fri 9 May 08
My heart goes out to Maureen and the family. Nigel and I worked together for many years at Taunton Cider and spent most lunchtimes running the rods around Norton Fitzwarren. He was a great guy and will be sadly missed by all those that knew him I'm sure.
My heart goes out to Maureen and the family. Nigel and I worked together for many years at Taunton Cider and spent most lunchtimes running the rods around Norton Fitzwarren. He was a great guy and will be sadly missed by all those that knew him I'm sure.
Posted by: Barb Dollin, Bristol on 10:20pm Sat 10 May 08
[bold]My heart goes out to Mo and the family. Mo and Nigel were the most devoted couple I have ever met, but, I will still keep hoping and praying for the right outcome. My thoughts and prayers are with you Mo.[/bold]
My heart goes out to Mo and the family. Mo and Nigel were the most devoted couple I have ever met, but, I will still keep hoping and praying for the right outcome. My thoughts and prayers are with you Mo.
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