The decomposed body of Simon Keramin (45) was found on a riverbank at Farm Breckhorn Oast in the Maltahöhe district last Friday.

Keramin, who worked at a cattle post and lived alone, last spoke to his girlfriend on the previous Saturday. After failing to reach him for several days, the girlfriend informed the farm owner on Thursday.

The farm owner sent the farm manager to investigate, but only Keramin’s dog was found at the cattle post, located 15 kilometres from the main farmhouse.

Police officers traced the deceased's footprints to a river that separates the cattle post from the farmhouse, and they found his lifeless body washed ashore approximately 8 kilometres from where his footprints ended.

Authorities suspect Keramin drowned while attempting to cross the river. No foul play is suspected, and his next of kin have been notified