Fans of the long-running reality series Alaskan Bush People are mourning after heartbreaking news involving one of the show’s most recognizable family members.

What began as a desperate search quickly turned into a tragedy that has left relatives, friends, and viewers struggling to come to terms with an unimaginable loss.

According to statements shared by family members, a body believed to be Matt Brown was located after days of searching. The emotional discovery was made with the help of search and rescue teams, bringing a painful end to a situation that had worried loved ones for days.