Human Remains Found on Palos Verdes Peninsula
Search Conducted After Human Leg Washes Up
Authorities located more human remains Thursday after conducting a search along the Palos Verdes Peninsula, where a human leg washed on shore a day before.
Second Leg and Femur Recovered
During the search of the shoreline, officers and coroner investigators recovered a second human leg and a femur, said Palos Verdes Estates Police Capt. Aaron Belda. He said the human leg was found by a hiker. No other details about the condition of the human parts were provided.
Search Conducted After Capsized Boat Incident
The search was conducted after a human leg washed up along the shoreline in the 800 block of Paseo Del Mar on Wednesday, the same spot where a capsized boat belonging to two fishermen washed up earlier this week. The department said that a cadaver dog with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was used that day to thoroughly search the area for additional remains, but none were found.
Identification and Connection to Capsized Boat Incident
Belda said the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner will try to identify the remains that were found and if the limbs are connected to the capsized boat incident that occurred on December 23.
Background on Capsized Boat Incident
According to police, the men went fishing aboard a small boat on Monday afternoon, launching from San Pedro. Weather forecasters had issued a small craft advisory that day, warning boaters in Los Angeles County that there could be waves up to 10 feet high. The men were reported missing the following morning after they didn’t return from fishing. Shortly after, their overturned boat was discovered by a person along a stretch of a rocky shoreline in Palos Verdes Estates, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Previous Incident of Human Remains Found in Same Area
The discovery of the legs and femur marks the second time that human remains have washed up in the same area. Last month, a human skull and bones washed ashore in the same area. Belda said it’s unclear if the femur recently found is connected to that case.
Conclusion
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to identify the remains and determine if they are connected to the capsized boat incident. The discovery of human remains in the same area twice in a short period of time has raised concerns, and authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant.
FAQs
Q: Where were the human remains found?
A: The human remains were found on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, in the 800 block of Paseo Del Mar.
Q: What was the condition of the human remains?
A: No details about the condition of the human remains were provided.
Q: Are the human remains connected to the capsized boat incident?
A: The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine if the remains are connected to the capsized boat incident.
Q: Have human remains been found in the same area before?
A: Yes, a human skull and bones washed ashore in the same area last month. It is unclear if the femur recently found is connected to that case.
