The body of an unknown man was found on the bank of the Drina river in the village of Tabanci near the eastern town of Zvornik, the local police station said on Sunday.

Police arrived at the scene on Saturday after receiving a report of the body. The District Public Prosecutor's Office in Bijeljina was informed about the discovery as well and all further activities are being carried out under the supervision and on instructions by prosecutors, the police statement said.

Srna reported unofficial information that the migrant drowned while trying to cross the river.