WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah — Human remains discovered over the weekend in Washington County have been confirmed to be those of a male, according to the Washington Police Department. The remains were found on Sunday by a hiker near the Bone Wash Trail and Elephant Arch hiking area.
Authorities were alerted to the discovery after the hiker reported what appeared to be human remains. Officers from the Washington Police Department, along with deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, quickly responded to the scene. Upon investigation, they confirmed the presence of human remains in various states of decomposition, suggesting that they had been there for a prolonged period.
The remains were identified as belonging to a male individual. However, police have not yet released the identity of the deceased. The Utah Office of the Medical Examiner is now conducting further investigations to determine the cause of death. While authorities have not disclosed specifics regarding the timeline of the man’s death, they did emphasize that foul play does not appear to be involved at this time.
Police have confirmed that the man’s family has been notified of the discovery, though details on how the remains were identified or how long they believe the person had been deceased remain unclear. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to gather more information regarding the circumstances surrounding the case.