NORTH COAST, Calif. – The remains of a human body was found in the Eel River in Humboldt County over the weekend.
Humboldt County Chief Deputy Coroner Ernie Stewart said the sheriff's office was notified of the discovery at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Stewart said a person who was out canoeing that day found the remains on the Shively side of the Eel River near Stafford.
Deputies responded to the location and were able to confirm that the remains were of human origin, Stewart said. A sheriff's detective and deputy coroner also responded to the scene.
The remains are described as mostly skeletal, according to Stewart.
Due to the extreme decomposition of the body, Stewart said it is unknown if the remains are male or female at this time.
He said further examination by a pathologist or anthropologist may be needed before authorities have any further information to release.
REGIONAL: Human remains found in Eel River
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