Authorities in Washington state confirmed that a body recovered during a search operation in the Okanogan River area has been identified as Matthew “Matt” Brown, a reality television personality known for his appearance on “Alaskan Bush People.”

Officials stated that the identification was completed by the county coroner after recovery efforts concluded. According to the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office, the search began near Oroville after a 911 call reported a man seen in or near the river.

The caller indicated they had briefly spoken to the individual before noticing a sudden and concerning change in the situation moments later. Emergency dispatch…

Authorities in Washington state confirmed that a body recovered during a search operation in the Okanogan River area has been identified as Matthew “Matt” Brown, a reality television personality known for his appearance on “Alaskan Bush People.” Officials stated that the identification was completed by the county coroner after recovery efforts concluded. According to the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office, the search began near Oroville after a 911 call reported a man seen in or near the river.

The caller indicated they had briefly spoken to the individual before noticing a sudden and concerning change in the situation moments later. Emergency dispatch records describe how the caller reported turning away briefly, then hearing a sound and seeing the individual face down in the water drifting with the current. This prompted an immediate emergency response from local law enforcement and rescue teams.