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Human Remains Found in El Nihuil, Mendoza as Investigation Begins

Forensic anthropologists are examining the site to establish the victim’s identity.

Overview

  • A couple walking Monday afternoon reported semi-buried bones in a cañadón about 600 meters east of Provincial Route 180 at kilometer 16.
  • Police and the Ministerio Público Fiscal secured the area after Policía Científica confirmed the remains appear human.
  • Visible elements include part of a skull, a femur, a humerus and rib fragments exposed by erosion.
  • Fiscal Javier Giaroli activated protocols, and the Equipo de Antropólogos Forenses arrived Tuesday to conduct examinations.
  • Paleontology specialists are expected to assist with further analysis, and the victim remains unidentified (N.N.).