'We're devastated': Family grieves as body of missing Calgary man found

The body of a Calgary man missing for three weeks has been found, with his death being classified non-suspicious and not criminal in nature, police said in a Wednesday release.

Simpson Van Der Linden, 34, was last in contact with his family April 21.

"We're devastated," his mother, Laurel Chad, told CBC News.

"Just very sad to lose Simpson at such a young age."

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Family called Van Der Linden a loving big brother and yoga fanatic known for witty banter in a plea for help finding him last week.

He had just returned from Peru, prior to family losing contact with him.

"We view the death as accidental," Chad said.

"He will be dearly missed by family, friends and his community. He wandered into the woods and got cold. We see it as accidental and non-suspicious."