An investigation is underway after human remains were found in a wooded area of Dunnellon, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
- Human remains found Friday afternoon
- Man made the discovery while walking through the Highlands
- Medical examiner working to identify remains
The discovery was made Friday afternoon by a man who was walking through the Florida Highlands. The man told deputies he tripped over a tree branch and saw the bones on the ground.
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Multiple law enforcement agencies were at the scene Saturday to recover the remains.
The medical examiner is working to identify the remains.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Marion County at (352) 368-STOP.