The month-long search for a missing York man has come to a tragic conclusion. The body of 26-year-old Zach Patterson, last seen on May 11 at a mobile home park near Lesslie Highway, was discovered dead in Sharon, South Carolina. The York County Sheriff's Office confirmed the somber news with Queen City News earlier today.

Patterson's disappearance prompted a considerable search effort by local deputies, who even after diligently speaking to witnesses and performing cellphone tracking, could not locate him until now. The weeks following his last sighting were spent sifting through evidence and leads, according to details shared by WSOCTV.

The discovery of Patterson's body in Sharon marks the end of a painful period of uncertainty for his family and friends. With few details made public, the investigation into the circumstances of Patterson's death is underway, as reported by WBTV. The deputies, who have released little information about the cause of death, have confirmed that it remains under investigation.