The physique of rugby league star Bryn Hargreaves has been discovered close to his house after he went lacking over a 12 months in the past in America.
Hargreaves, who was 36-years-old on the time of his disappearance — was reported lacking in January 2022 after he did not arrive for work.
His disappearance sparked a serious search led by police and tracker canines in West Virginia, The Sun reviews.
But now his older brother Gareth introduced the previous prop’s passing with a Facebook put up.
He wrote: “RIP Bryn Hargreaves. With incredible sadness I can confirm after 14 months we have finally found Bryn.
“We still do not know the cause of death or what actually happened on 3/1/22. Thanks to all those that have helped in the search.
“We would appreciate a little space and will keep you updated when we have any further information x.”
A physique was present in woodland close to the US house of Hargreaves, in keeping with the Mail.
They report that the Monongalia County Sheriff’s workplace confirmed to them that detectives had been despatched to the woodlands close to his home after a member of the general public discovered a physique.
It was then despatched to the West Virginia State Medical Examiner’s Office for a autopsy and optimistic identification.
Hargreaves — who divorced spouse Amy in 2020 — performed in Super League for Wigan, St Helens and Bradford earlier than transferring to the States to work within the oil and gasoline trade at 26.
He was born in Wigan and achieved his boyhood dream of enjoying in Super League for the Warriors.
Hargreaves additionally gained the 2008 Challenge Cup with St Helens earlier than transferring to America to work within the oil and gasoline trade 10 years in the past.
The rugby league world has been left devastated by the news.
Wests Tigers star ahead John Bateman was amongst these to make public remark.
Hargreaves was final December concerned in an accident in his Jeep, leaving him with extreme again ache and unable to drive and left to depend on Uber to get round.
His devastated household employed a personal investigator to look into his disappearance, believing he might have been kidnapped.
Hargreaves’ mum Maria additionally spoke out following the tragic news of his confirmed demise.
She wrote: “I’m in bits #heartbroken my beautiful son Bryn i can’t think of any words to describe the pain xx.”
Despite the discovering of Hargreaves’ physique, there was no explanation for demise but decided.
— This story initially appeared on thesun.co.uk and has been republished with permission
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