Police in the Turks and Caicos Islands have discovered the body of a man while searching for a New York man who went missing while vacationing in the Caribbean late last month.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) said in a press release that it had discovered the body of a deceased man in a "state of decomposition" just after 9 a.m. on Saturday, in the Grace Bay Police District.

Additional partner agencies were notified, and the scene was secured, according to police.

But the RTCIPF made it clear that the identity of the body has not been established, adding that once the identification process is complete and next of kin is informed, officials will provide further updates.

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"The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force extends sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased," Acting Commissioner of Police Rodney Adams said while commenting on the discovery of the body. "We urge family members of the public to refrain from speculation and allow the investigative process to confirm the identity through official channels."

The investigation into the matter remains ongoing.

The news comes nearly a week and a half after 51-year-old Brian Tarrence, of Monroe, New York, went missing on June 25.

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Tarrence was last seen leaving his condominium around 3:30 a.m. at the Paradise Inn in Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, according to a missing persons flyer from the RTCIPF.

Tarrence, who recently moved from Monroe to Manhattan, arrived in Turks and Caicos with his wife of one year on June 22, and they planned to leave on June 29.

The Tarrence family’s private investigator, Carl DeFazio, told Fox News Digital last week that the couple seemed to be having a normal couple of days, and he walked out of his condominium in a very safe place, and in the middle of Grace Bay Road.

DeFazio said Tarrence was on camera when he walked into town and disappeared.

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"We haven’t heard from him since," he said.

DeFazio said the Turks and Caicos police force is using every resource it has, including drone technology and CCTV to try and locate the 51-year-old man. 

He left his rental with his phone and wallet. He was wearing a T-shirt, shorts and sneakers, DeFazio said.

The day before his disappearance, he and his wife had gone on a boat trip. That evening, his wife went to bed, and when she woke up, he was gone. She hadn't noticed he left, DeFazio said.

Turks and Caicos police are asking anyone with information about Tarrence's disappearance to contact 911 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Fox News Digital’s Audrey Conklin contributed to this report.

School officials in Texas announced Sunday that Reece Zunker, a teacher and high school soccer coach, and his wife, Paula, were found dead following the devastating flooding that swept through Kerr County, Texas, on Friday. 

The Kerrville Independent School District released a statement confirming the deaths of the Tivy High School boy’s soccer coach and his wife, who was also formerly a teacher at Tivy.

"It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of one of our beloved teachers, Reece Zunker, and his wife, Paula, who tragically lost their lives in the flash flood on July 4th," the statement read. 

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"Reece was a passionate educator and a beloved soccer coach. His unwavering dedication to our students, athletes, and the Tivy community touched countless lives and will never be forgotten.

"Paula, a former Tivy teacher, also left a lasting mark on our community. The care and impact she shared with her students continue to be felt, even years later."

School officials in Texas also made a plea to keep that family "in your prayers," revealing that the couple’s two children, Lyle and Holland, were both still missing as of Sunday afternoon. 

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According to reports, the family was vacationing at a river house in Hunt, near Camp Mystic, where several children are still unaccounted for. 

The Tivy boy’s soccer team also released a statement remembering Zunker, whom they called a "leader and inspiration." 

"Coach Reece Zunker was not just a soccer coach he was a mentor, teacher and a role model for our Kerrville kids," the post on Facebook read. "He rebuilt the soccer program and left a legacy. His passion for his players, students, co-workers, community and his family will never be forgotten." 

Zunker taught at Tivy High School for 12 years, according to KENS 5. 

Over a dozen campers were confirmed dead as of Sunday afternoon, Kerr County officials said. One counselor and 11 campers remained unaccounted for while the death toll across Central Texas climbed to nearly 70 on Sunday. 

Fox News Digital’s Stephen Sorace contributed to this report.

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