The body of an asylum seeker on Christmas Island has been found following his escape from the island's detention centre.
The man, believed to be Iranian Kurdish asylum seeker Fazel Chegeni, was reported missing on Friday, according to a Refugee Action Coalition spokesman.
Two days later, the Australian Federal Police discovered the man's body while searching for him.
The Department of Immigration said it was advised of the escape on Saturday morning.
The cause of his death remains unknown.
"As this matter is now subject to a coronial inquiry the department will not be commenting further at this time," the Department of Immigration said in a statement.
Refugee Action Coalition spokesman Ian Rintoul said Mr Chegeni had told other detainees he could no longer stand being in detention.
"This is another needless detention death," Mr Rintoul said on Sunday.
"The delay in processing and releasing him is inexcusable."
