Alaskan Bush People Alum Matt Brown’s Brother Gabe Seen Speaking With Police Amid Search
Matt Brown’s brother Gabe Brown was seen speaking with police on Thursday as authorities continued searching for the missing former “Alaskan Bush People” star, according to reports. Gabe is one of the few family members who reportedly remained in contact with Matt, and his conversation with officers took place at the Washington river location connected to the search. The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office has not publicly commented on the encounter.
The search intensified after Bear Brown, Matt’s younger brother, told followers that he had been told Matt “took his own life.” Bear said he could not confirm the report, but claimed Matt had been seen near a river and later “floating down the river.” He also said authorities in Washington, where Matt lives, had been notified and a search was launched to recover the body.
According to the OCSO’s press release, someone called 911 on Wednesday after speaking with a man sitting in the shallow water of the Okanogan River, south of Oroville. The caller said they turned away briefly, then heard a sound and looked back to see the man facedown in the water and drifting with the current. Police later recovered a gun from the area.
Matt was last seen about a week earlier during an alarming nude livestream on YouTube in which he appeared to ramble while possibly intoxicated or under the influence and was seen holding what looked like a firearm. The video heightened concern among fans and family members.
Bear later posted another update saying no body had been found. He also warned followers that several social media accounts and Facebook posts using Matt’s image were fake, saying Matt only has a YouTube channel and is not active on Facebook, TikTok, or similar platforms. Bear said those accounts were scams meant to trick fans into sending money.
The situation remains under investigation, and the family has not confirmed Matt’s death. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or a crisis, call or text 988 in the U.S. to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
