Alaskan Bush People Star Matt Brown Found Dead In River After Search Called Off, Brother Confirms Death

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show star Matt Brown, who had appeared on the show Alaskan Bush People, was found dead in the Okanogan River near Washington. He was 43. The news about his death was confirmed by the local authorities and family members after days of searching for the reality TV star following the concerns over his disappearance. The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office stated that the emergency services received a 911 call reporting ‘a male sitting in the shallow water’ south of Oroville, Washington. After the call, a quick search operation involving police officers, firefighters and emergency responders was conducted.

Bear Brown Confirms Brother Matt Brown’s Death

Matt Brown’s younger brother, Bear Brown, took to his social media handle and informed his followers that the family had been unable to contact Matt for several days. On Saturday evening, Bear confirmed that Matt’s body was recovered from the river and he had officially been identified as his brother. Bear further revealed that their younger brother, Noah, spotted the body first. Noah helped authorities pull Matt’s body from the water before identifying him. Bear’s emotional post is now going viral on social media, and netizens can’t stop pouring in condolences for the Brown family.

After the body was found, the authorities have now started investigating the circumstances behind Matt Brown’s death. An autopsy report is now expected to determine the exact cause of death. The cops also mentioned that a firearm was discovered near the riverbank where Matt was believed to have gone missing. However, the additional details about the death have not yet been revealed by the investigators.

About Matt Brown

Matt Brown was a popular reality TV star in Hollywood. He had appeared in Discovery Channel’s longest-running reality series, Alaskan Bush People. He gained popularity from the documentary series. Bear Brown revealed that his brother had been battling addiction and other deeply personal challenges for years. Bear stated that Matt struggled with alcohol, drug addiction and several other issues that were largely kept private from the masses. Matt had previously spoken openly about entering rehabilitation and trying to rebuild his life following periods of personal issues. Coming back to Alaskan Bush People, the show’s eight seasons are currently streaming on Netflix. Matt Brown’s death has indeed left everyone in shock. The netizens are now curious to know the cause of his death. Disclaimer: If you or someone you know needs help, call any of these helplines: Aasra (Mumbai) 022-27546669, Sneha (Chennai) 044-24640050, Sumaitri (Delhi) 011-23389090, Cooj (Goa) 0832- 2252525, Jeevan (Jamshedpur) 065-76453841, Pratheeksha (Kochi) 048-42448830, Maithri (Kochi) 0484-2540530, Roshni (Hyderabad) 040-66202000, Lifeline 033-64643267 (Kolkata).