A fundraiser in memory of a firefighter who died after a night out has been set up to help his family.

Daniel Lee's bod was recovered from the River Irwell on Thursday after a huge a search launched after he did not return home from a night out in Manchester.

He was last seen in the early hours of Monday.

Since the tragedy tributes have been paid to Mr Lee, aged 41, led by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.

Chief Officer David Russel said: "Everyone at GMFRS is deeply shocked and saddened by the untimely death of our colleague watch maneger Dan Lee.

"Our thoughts are with Dan's family and friends.

"This is a tragic end to a very difficult week and not the outcome we all so desperately hoped for.

"On behalf of GMFRS, I want to thank Greater Manchester Police for their efforts in the search for Dan, as well as the colleagues across GMFRS and residents and partners from across our city region who have supported the search.

"Dan, who served with GMFRS for 16 years, was a popular and valued member of the GMFRS family and he will be greatly missed."

Since the tragic death a number of firefighters have changed their profile picture to the poignant 'thin red line'.

Flowers have been left at the fire station he worked at.

Mr Lee, who worked at Agecroft Fire Station and was engaged.

The tragedy has led to a fundraising page set up to help Mr Lee's family by David Minto.

Posted on the page is: "After serving his country as a Royal Marine Commando, Dan joined Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service in 2006.

"Initially starting his 16-year career at Eccles Fire Station, Dan then moved to serve his local community of Salford at Agecroft Fire Station as a watch manager.

"Dan was an extremely popular, respected and valued member of the fire and rescue service.

"His family, friends and colleagues are shocked and saddened by his tragic passing and he will be greatly missed by all.

"Dan leaves behind his fiancée Simone and four children.

"His friends and colleagues have set up this page to raise funds to support his family at this difficult time, and any support you can provide would be greatly appreciated."

Body found in search for missing firefighter

Firefighters from Ramsbottom and Leigh have supported the page along with many others to raise more t han £14,000.

The fundraiser can be supported here. (https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/wmdanlee)