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Possible Human Remains Found Near Boca Chica Bridge

MONROE COUNTY (CBSMiami) -- The Monroe County Medical Examiner is studying what appears to be human remains found in a wooded area near the south end of the Boca Chica Bridge in Key West.

The remains were found by a passerby on Sunday afternoon who was walking his dog at approximately Mile Marker 5.5.

Deputy Antonio Guieb responded and found more bones, all of which appeared to be human, in a campsite.

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The bones were handed over to the Medical Examiner.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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