Brian Black era el nombre del presentador que murió al caer a un lago de Irlanda del Norte.
El reportero, de 70 años, trabajaba para la UTV.
Las autoridades fueron alertadas por un vehículo que había caído a Strangford Lough, en Co Down.
Guardacostas y bomberos acudieron al rescate y lograron sacar el carro del lago y en él encontraron a Black, que ganó varios premios por sus informes ambientales y que también se desempeñó como editor político.
Sus colegas elogiaron el trabajo del presentador fallecido en el accidente de tránsito.
Publicidad
So sad to learn of the passing of #BrianBlack. Brian was a superb journalist, programme maker and environmental champion. I send my condolences to his family and friends. The whole @utv family - past and present - will mourn the loss of a remarkable man. pic.twitter.com/AENL4Ws6uN
— Michael Wilson (@MWTweets) August 4, 2020
Just heard the sad news about our former UTV Live colleague @ITV Brian Black. He was a gentleman. My thoughts are with his family.
— Lynda Bryans (@MsLyndaBryans) August 4, 2020
Publicidad
Devastated. My old UTV colleague Brian Black has been killed in a tragic accident. He was a special man, great communicator with a special passion for improving our environment. The UTV family is in a state of shock at the loss. RIP
— Ken Reid (@bigkenreid) August 4, 2020