Missing farmer reappears after more than 100 days in Paraguay Farmer Almir Brum, 32, son of Brazilian parents who spent 103 days missing in Paraguay, remains under police protection after being found and returning home. According to his brother, Walter Brum, around 20 police officers are escorting the farmer while the Paraguayan authorities continue their search for the criminal group suspected of involvement in the case. Almir disappeared in the Department of Caaguazú, around 150 kilometers from the border with Brazil. Since his reappearance, confirmed this week, he has been accompanied by security agents as the investigation progresses. ✅ Follow g1 Foz do Iguaçu on WhatsApp According to the Paraguayan authorities, the main line of investigation is that the farmer was the victim of a kidnapping carried out by an armed group operating in the region. So far, details about where he remained during his disappearance have not been released. According to the family, Almir managed to escape the criminals before being located. His brother, Walter Brum, reported that the farmer spent days walking in a forested area without knowing exactly where he was. "He escaped on June 1st. He was walking in the woods without knowing where he was. On Thursday (6th), he managed to warn us and we went to look for him", he said. Also according to Walter, Almir was found near the Marina Cue forest reserve, in the Curuguaty region, in the department of Canindeyú, close to the location known as Campo Aguae, at kilometer 21. After the reunion, family members stated that the farmer returned safely. "He returned home safe and sound. It was a miracle," they said. Images show Almir Brum's appearance before and after being missing for more than 100 days. Personal file In a press conference, Paraguayan Defense Minister Óscar González stated that the priority throughout the operation was to preserve Almir's life. "This was always the president's concern, to do everything that needs to be done to look for Almir, but without putting his life in danger", he declared. The president of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, also reported that he had ordered protective measures for the farmer while investigations continue. The Paraguayan authorities continue to investigate the case to clarify what happened during the more than three months he remained missing and help identify those responsible for the crime. President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, wrote on social media about the reappearance of Almir Brum. Social networks Also read: UFO in Paraná: Influencer films strange lights from his balcony and raises suspicions of UFOs Mega-Sena: bets from four cities in Paraná hit the corner and win prizes Found: Paraná native who disappeared in Paraguay is found more than 600 km from home Farmer Almir Brum reappeared after more than 100 days missing. National Police of Paraguay Disappearance According to family members, Almir disappeared while working in the field, on February 20th of this year. At the time, relatives found the harvester he was operating still running, with his cell phone inside the machine. The family also located a pamphlet that had been left by the kidnappers and that made reference to a group considered terrorist in Paraguay. After his disappearance, a decree from the President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, determined the mobilization of the National Police and the Armed Forces to search for Almir. Son of Brazilians disappears in Paraguay and Paraguayan authorities suspect that he has been kidnapped. Paraguayan Police VIDEOS: Most watched on g1 Paraná Read more news on g1 Oeste and Sudoeste.