Tom Voyce’s spouse, Anna, has mentioned she is “devastated” following the dying of the previous England rugby participant in Northumberland final weekend.
Northumbria Police confirmed on Thursday {that a} physique had been discovered close to Abberwick Mill as a part of the seek for Voyce, who was reported lacking final weekend after he didn’t return from a night with buddies.
The BBC reported on Friday that the physique has been confirmed as that of the lacking 43-year-old.
In a press release revealed through the police, Anna Voyce mentioned: “My major focus now could be our son Oscar having completed what he requested, ‘discover Daddy’.
“All of Tom’s household have been concerned within the search. I shall be perpetually grateful to my brothers Hugh and Jamie, Aidan Philipson and Garry Whitfield for coordinating the search get together working alongside the police groups.
“Tom can be blown away by the quantity of those that have been on the market serving to. We have now all been overwhelmed by the help of buddies, many travelling from far afield to assist with the search.
“We’re simply so fortunate to dwell in such a particular neighborhood that pulled collectively to search out Tom.”
Police mentioned earlier this week they think Voyce’s automobile was swept away as he tried to cross a ford throughout Storm Darragh.
Northumbria Police added: “The entire household wish to thank the police, mountain rescue and all of the specialist groups who helped seek for Tom.”
“We ask that you simply proceed to respect the household’s privateness on this heartbreaking time.”
Cornwall-born Voyce started his skilled profession at Bathtub however loved his most profitable years at Wasps, then based mostly in London.
A prolific strive scorer from wing or fullback, Voyce was a part of the all-conquering Wasps workforce that did the Premiership and European Cup double in 2004, and he helped them win each titles a second time however missed their third European ultimate victory because of harm.
Voyce received 9 England caps between 2001 and 2006 and retired from the sport in 2013.
