Tributes to Brit dog breeder, 68, killed after his car is caught in Sydney floods

TRIBUTES have poured in for a Brit dog breeder who was killed after his car was caught in devastating floods in Sydney. Tony Ikin, 68, was found dead in his van Friday morning in Sydney’s south-west, Aussie cops said. FacebookTributes have poured in for father-of-two Tony Ikin who died in freak floods in Sydney[/caption] EPARescue crews found the 68-year-old’s submerged van around 8am on Friday[/caption] The Brit father-of-two had been on the way to the Royal Easter Show, which was being opened by Princess Royal on Saturday, when his car was submerged by rising floodwaters on Cut Hill Road, Cobbity. New South Wales police worked with emergency services to retrieve the body. Ikin was reportedly a well-known and respected dog breeder and judge who was a regular at the Royal Easter Show. His Facebook page listed his birthplace as Birmingham. MORE ON FLOODS FLOOD OF EMOTION Hull KR boss Tony Smith reveals impact of devastating Australian floods HOUSE HORROR Our dream £375,000 newbuild homes keep flooding and SQUEAK - it's a nightmare His friend Robert Zammit described Ikin as a “gentle soul” who would “help everyone”. “Loved his dogs, of course, but just a gentle human being,” he told Australia’s Nine News. “Tony was not the person who would take a risk. He left home to come to the Royal Easter Show early, it would have been dark. “He must have thought it not too deep.” Most read in The Sun LOCKDOWN WARNING England could go into lockdown AGAIN if deadly Covid variants take hold IT'S NOT FUNNY ANYMORE Katie Price, pull yourself together for your kids, says Piers Morgan LETTING LOOSE Loose Women reveal new panellist as Dancing On Ice star joins in ITV shake-up FINAL POINT Richard Osman QUITS Pointless after 13 years on BBC quiz for new career ISLE BE BACK Love Island start date revealed as cast begin filming this month in secret BENEFIT BOOST Universal Credit boost for millions to hit bank accounts within DAYS South-western Sydney is experiencing its third flood in a month, with the local Nepean River encroaching on residents and businesses. The country declared a national emergency last month following floods across large swathes of the east coast that have claimed dozens of lives. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ikin’s death is underway and a report will be prepared for the coroner. EPAIkin’s car was submerged by rising floodwaters in Cobbity[/caption] FacebookIkin had been on the way to the Royal Easter Show, which is being officially opened by the Princess Royal[/caption]