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Human Remains Discovered Near Brooklyn Bridge Park Carousel

Authorities investigate after multiple sets of bones found near popular waterfront attraction within days.

  • A skull and other bones were initially discovered on Monday morning by a parks department officer.
  • Additional human bones, including a femur, were found early Wednesday in the same location.
  • The remains were located just feet from Jane’s Carousel, a historic merry-go-round installed in 2011.
  • The city medical examiner's office is working to determine if the bones are from the same individual.
  • An anthropologist will analyze the remains to ascertain the age, race, and gender of the deceased.
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