Wahpeton  (KFGO) – A body has been found near the Bois De Sioux River in Wahpeton.

Police Chief Scott Thorsteinson says the body was discovered shortly before 11 a.m. Wed. in a wooded area.

Valley News Live reports that authorities have confirmed the body found is that of missing 49 year old Keith Pfeifer.

He was last seen on Sunday, Sept. 22. Authorities believe his death was self-inflicted.

The body has been sent to the UND pathology lab for an autopsy.

A family member says Pfeifer had sent a text message to a friend on Sunday and he did not go to work Monday or Tues. His pickup was found at his home.

Police, as standard procedure, consider the location a crime scene while the investigation gets underway.