Searchers find body of man, 24, missing from Dauphin's Countryfest

Searchers have recovered the body of a24-year-old Winnipeg man who went missing from Dauphin's Countryfeston the weekend.

Danny Kidane'sbody wasfoundin acreek near the festival site, according to RCMP, who say an autopsy has been scheduled while the investigation continues.

The creek has always been a popular spot for people wanting to cool down during the festival, according to people in the area.

Kidane hadlast been seen around 3 p.m. Saturday in the campground at the popular music festival, which wrapped up on Sunday. Festival organizers displayedKidane'spicture on screens at the main stage Sunday night and on-stageMCsannounced that he was missing.

Today is officially the worst day of my life.-HabenKidane, brother of Danny Kikdane

A team of 50 professionals, includingRCMP, search and rescue and the Office of the Fire Commissioner were out Tuesday searching forKidane.

Hisbrother, Haben Kidane,was first to confirmthat the search efforts had ended in tragedy.

"Today is officially the worst day of my life," Habenposted on Facebook Tuesday evening. "I lost my [guardian] angel, my rock, my littlebrother."

Hedeferred to his Facebook post when contacted by CBC, saying the family wanted privacy.

"Tell your family how much you love them because you never know when they might leave you," he wrote.

"Keep watch over us from up there ...I never said it enough, I love you ...RIP lil bro."

This is the first time there has been an extensive search at the festival site located about 250 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg, said promoter and producer Rob Waloschuk.

"Obviously we're all concerned and we all treat everybody like family and we try to make it as safe environment as best we can. So it's impactful for sure," he said in an interview with CBC's Radio Noon.

RCMPcould not provide more information on Tuesday evening.