A body, believed to be of a missing man, has been found.

The Hunters Search and Rescue Team led by Vallence Rambharat says the discovery was made around 12:40pm today, about 15 feet from Cameron Rd, Petit Valley, Paramin Hill.

Using a tattoo, it has been tentatively identified as 23-year-old Diego Roper, who was reported missing earlier this week.

The TTPS were informed and officers are currently at the scene.