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10/08/2010
Body 'Is Missing Best Man'
A body has been found in a Shropshire lake during a search for a best man who disappeared after going for a swim at a wedding reception.
Patrick Cody, 26, from Dudley, disappeared after going into a lake at Patshull Park Hotel, Pattingham, near Wolverhampton, around 11pm on Friday.
A search was launched after wedding guests heard cries for help from the lake.
Police divers found a body in the lake around 7pm on Monday and it has been confirmed that the body is Mr Cody.
Mr Cody was a graduate of Keele University, who had been due to begin a teacher training course at Birmingham University in September.
He was described by his family in a statement as friendly, popular and a much-loved son, brother and friend.
(KMcA/GK)
Patrick Cody, 26, from Dudley, disappeared after going into a lake at Patshull Park Hotel, Pattingham, near Wolverhampton, around 11pm on Friday.
A search was launched after wedding guests heard cries for help from the lake.
Police divers found a body in the lake around 7pm on Monday and it has been confirmed that the body is Mr Cody.
Mr Cody was a graduate of Keele University, who had been due to begin a teacher training course at Birmingham University in September.
He was described by his family in a statement as friendly, popular and a much-loved son, brother and friend.
(KMcA/GK)
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