The body of a 32 year old man that was found on the Shar Planina mountain, between the village of Vejce and the Kobilica peak, was of a Syrian migrant.

The man is identified as M.R., and he was found carrying falsified Spanish travel documents. Macedonia is a major link on the Balkan route for migrants who attempt to reach the core European Union countries but the rugged Shar Planina region is not usually used. It offers a difficult trek along smuggler routes to Kosovo, while most migrants try for Serbia through the border villages near the Tabanovce crossing.

The Syrian man was reported missing to Tetovo police late last month. Police is now investigating the cause of death.