The body of a British tourist who went missing four months ago has been found in Brazil.

According to The Sun: During the investigation into the disappearance of a British tourist in Brazil who went missing nearly four months ago, his body was found.

33-year-old Denis Kapanov, a financial analyst from London, was last captured by surveillance cameras when he left his rented accommodation in early June.

Brazilian law enforcement initiated a large-scale investigation in collaboration with the London police when they discovered that Denis's passport and personal belongings were left in his Airbnb.

Denis, originally from Russia and a British citizen, was in the popular neighborhood of Gavea in Rio de Janeiro.

Disappearance of Denis

Four months after his disappearance, Brazilian police found Denis's body in Tijuca National Park. It was discovered on Tuesday after a prolonged search - 115 days.

The authorities stumbled upon his body in difficult terrain, where dense forests, rocks, and streams are present. Along with the body, they found his wallet, credit card, and other items.

Denis went missing on June 9 and failed to appear for a scheduled meeting at the Vista Chinesa viewpoint.

Surveillance cameras captured him wearing beige pants, a white shirt, a dark baseball cap, and a jacket at the time of his disappearance.

He was planning a trip to Sao Paulo the next day to meet an American friend.

Reactions from friends and family

One of Denis's closest friends, Pedro Campos, raised the alarm when he stopped sharing his travel experiences.

“He was messaging me, very excited about everything happening during his trip to Brazil and looking forward to his planned activities,” he recounts.

“When he disappeared, it was a shock, as he seemed so happy,” adds the friend.

Denis's mother, Olga, expressed her feelings:

“There are no words to describe the feelings of despair, anxiety, fear, and hope that parents go through in this situation.”

Local MP Neil Coyle also called for help, emphasizing that “he urgently needs to be found.”

Denis ordered a taxi on the day he went missing but canceled it, deciding to walk through the Tijuca forest instead.

At the time of his disappearance, the London police reported:

“Officers are supporting the investigation into the sudden disappearance of 33-year-old Denis Kapanov.”

Denis, as noted by his best friend Benon Mura, always shares news about his travels, so his disappearance has been “out of character.”

“He never traveled without informing those closest to him,” says Benon.

Researchers noted that data from his electronic device indicated he was moving normally until the last recorded location, after which the signal “suddenly disappeared.”

Brazilian police added:

“The sudden interruption of data supports the hypothesis of an unexpected event or external interference.”

This tragic event highlights security issues in a region where tourism and crime often intersect. Law enforcement continues the investigation to clarify the circumstances of Denis's disappearance and the possible causes of his death. Further details may be crucial for preventing similar incidents in the future.