A shocking discovery was made in Hall in Tirol when a resident stumbled upon a heavily decomposed body in his garden while searching for his cat.

The body, partially skeletonized, was found in a secluded area of the property.

Authorities have identified the deceased as a 30-year-old local man who had been missing since last autumn.

Despite a forensic autopsy, the cause of death remains unclear, and investigators have not ruled out foul play.

DNA analysis confirmed the identity, but questions linger about how long the body had been there and the circumstances of the death.

The investigation continues as police seek answers to this unsettling case.