Three men killed when 4x4 'swept away' in Yorkshire river named

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Three men who died after a 4×4 was 'swept away' as it attempted to cross a river in Yorkshire have been named by police. Scott Thomas Daddy, 28, from Hull, Leslie Forbes, 70, from the East Yorkshire area, and Kenneth Patrick Hibbins, 59, known as Patrick, from York, were found dead inside the vehicle after it became submerged in the River Esk near Glaisdale shortly before midday on Thursday. READ MORE: 'My window blew up into my face' - The Stalybridge estate left devastated by the Storm Gerrit tornado READ MORE: Baby killer nurse and pub gunman among 86 criminals locked up for the longest terms in 2023 The family of Mr Daddy said he was 'a loving son, brother, uncle and boyfriend.

Always helping others, 4x4, green laning, scouting and outdoor activities, passionate Hull FC supporter and a big circle of friends. ' "He was taken suddenly doing something he enjoyed, but too early.

He had a big future ahead of him. He will always be missed by his loving family" they said. Relatives of Mr Forbes said he was 'a loving husband, father and grandfather, who will be sadly missed by his family and friends.' Whlst Mr Hibbins Police were at the scene on Friday where the 4×4 was removed by four other vehicles – including two tractors – using tethers.

Chris Ford, who lives nearby, said the men were part of an off-roading group when they crossed a ford on Rake Lane. The river, swollen by heavy rain, swept them away and carried them around 400 yards downstream, he said