THE family of Nicholas Degraff have paid tribute to their 'one in a million' Nic, after his body was found in Workington Harbour last week.

The body of a man found in the water at Workington Port on January 21 has been formally identified as Nicholas Degraff, 23, of Oxford Street, Workington.

The family have released a statement on social media with 'heavy hearts', thanking everybody who helped to look for him in the days after his dissapearence.

Charlotte Degraff, Nic's sister said: "With heavy hearts, today we can confirm that our Nicholas DeGraff tragically passed away on the 12th December 2021.

"41 long days he was missing and with nothing short of a miracle he was found on the 21st January 2022.

"Anyone that knew Nic, knows he was one in a million and our hearts are absolutely broken.

"Thank you for absolutely every single person that in some way helped us get him home, it really means the world and he would be amazed by the love and support we would ask that everyone please give us space for now

"RIP my brother I am beyond privileged to be your sister and treasure 23 years of memories with you. I will love you forever and always."

Nicholas first went missing on December 12, with the last sighting of him being in the village of Great Clifton.

Extensive searches took place for the missing Workington man, with many in the community coming together to help the police.

The circumstances of Nicholas' death are not believed to be suspicious.

A file has been prepared for the coroner.