An investigation is underway after an unidentified body was found over the weekend in Marion County, deputies said.
- An unidentified body was found at 11 a.m. Saturday in Dunnellon
- Crews were searching for evidence in search of missing, endangered man
- Detectives haven't confirmed the identity or sex of the individual
The Marion County Sheriff's Office's Field Force Unit searched Dunnellon on Saturday, Aug. 20, for evidence in connection with the disappearance of Eric Danzell Humbert.
Authorities discovered a body around 11 a.m. in a wooded area north of the intersection of Southwest 162nd Terrace and Southwest 36th Street. Crews worked through the weekend to fully recover the remains.
The identification or sex of the body hasn't been determined, deputies said.
Detectives said they can't confirm if the remains belong to Eric Humbert at this time, and so they will continue their investigation into Humbert's disappearance.
Anyone with information on Humbert's case is asked to call Detective Larry McArdle at 352-368-3535. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP.