NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – An archeologist working in New Smyrna Beach uncovered human remains Tuesday at a historical site, according to police.
Officers said they responded around 9 a.m. to a wooded area in the 1700 block of North Dixie Freeway after an archeologist working for the city of New Smyrna Beach uncovered a bone at a documented historical site where they believe there could be traces of Native American ruins.
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According to officers, they were able to identify and recover about 30 bones total, including a human skull.
At this time, police said the identity, race and sex of the individual is unknown and they are currently trying to determine a cause of death.
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DNA will be used to identify the person, the department added.
Police have not specified the historical site where the bones were discovered.
This is an ongoing investigation. Check back here for updates.
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