Police say the discovery was made last Friday (13 February). Photo: Michelle Kroll.
Suspected human remains have been found on a Far South Coast construction site.
A NSW Police spokesperson said construction workers made the discovery on a property on Main Street in Merimbula on Friday (13 February).
Officers from the South Coast Police District were called to the scene at about 8:30 am after workers uncovered what appeared to be a human skull and several bones.
A crime scene was established, and detectives started an investigation.
As of late on Tuesday (17 February), the spokesperson said that, following a forensic examination, the bones have been identified as Indigenous remains.
“Investigators are now reviewing historical missing-person cases, and forensic examinations are expected to help determine the identity of the deceased and the cause of death.”
Police are also awaiting forensic analysis.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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