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A hunter in the Pennsylvania woods found human remains on Tuesday, the Pennsylvania State Police said in apress release.
The remains have not been identified. The recent findings included a skull, over 20 bones and clothing but not the entire skeleton, perKDKA. The remains were found in a wooded area off Route 422 near Ambrosia Road in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
In addition to the remains not being identified, authorities say neither the gender nor age of the person has been determined. They speculate that the remains have been in the woods for at least a few years, reports KDKA.
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Pulaski Township, Pennsylvania police received a call at around 3 p.m. from the person hunting in the area, reports KDKA. The hunter reported finding a human skull.
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PSP Corporal Randy Guy told New Castle News that authorities found teeth among the remains and they will enlist a forensic odontologist to assist with the person’s identification.
As the investigation continues, the state police asked the public if they know anyone who may have gone missing to reach out to officials.
A spokesperson for both the Pennsylvania State Police and Lawrence County Coroner’s Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for additional information on Thursday.
source: people.com
