Human remains have washed ashore in Ponte Vedra Beach, the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office confirms.
Investigators are working to determine whether they are those of a swimmer missing Thursday.
The human remains were found near St. Johns County Fire Rescue Station #9 which is the same area where the swimmer disappeared. @ActionNewsJax
— Christy Turner (@ChristyANJax) October 15, 2017
Deputies say there’s a likelihood human remains belong to the missing swimmer, but hasn’t been confirmed. @ActionNewsJax
— Christy Turner (@ChristyANJax) October 15, 2017
Per SJSO, the remains will be taken to the District Medical Examiners Office to confirm the identity. @ActionNewsJax
— Christy Turner (@ChristyANJax) October 15, 2017
A helicopter is scanning the ocean for any sign of the missing swimmer. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/5PrmBGcqHd
— Christy Turner (@ChristyANJax) October 13, 2017
BEACH ACTIVITY: The SJSO is on scene regarding the discover of a human body part on the beach in the 3000 block of...
Posted by St. Johns County Sheriff's Office on Sunday, October 15, 2017
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