Human remains found in Ocala National Forest

Marion County deputies investigate after tip leads to body in grave

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Marion County deputies are investigating after human remains were found in the Ocala National Forest on Friday.

Deputies said they received a tip on Thursday that a body was possibly buried in the forest in an area off Forest Road 50.

On Friday, detectives went to the area and found the body in the grave, according to a release from deputies.

An autopsy will be performed to identify the remains.

No other details were immediately available.

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