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Body of 'Alaskan Bush People' Star Matthew Brown Found in River

Authorities said private citizens recovered Matthew Brown’s body from the river and the coroner will perform an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

  • Matthew Brown, reality TV star of Alaskan Bush People, was confirmed dead after his body was recovered from the Okanogan River in Washington on Saturday, May 30.
  • A group of private citizens located the body following a 911 call reporting a person drifting in shallow water near Oroville, Wash., prompting the search effort.
  • Noah Brown, Matthew's younger brother, participated in the search and was present when the body was found, later helping authorities identify his brother using his Social Security card.
  • On Sunday, the Brown Family issued a statement acknowledging Matt's long-standing struggles with mental health and addiction while expressing pride in the lives he touched.
  • The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides confidential, 24/7 support for those in distress; those needing help can text HELLO to 741741.
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