Montana authorities are now investigating the death of Dustin Mitchell Kjersem, 35, as a homicide after it was initially reported as a bear attack.

Kjersem was found dead in a tent near Moose Creek, but a wildlife expert found no signs of bear activity. An autopsy revealed Kjersem died from multiple chop wounds.

He was last seen on October 10, leaving for a camping trip but never met with a friend as planned, NBC News has reported.

No arrests have been made, and authorities are urging anyone with information or camera footage from the area to contact them.

Written by B.C. Begley