GRADYVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) — Human remains were found in a Pennsylvania state park around midday Friday, State Police said in a media release Saturday.
The remains were found by two hikers in the Ridley Creek State Park in Upper Providence Township, Delaware County, about ten air miles from Philadelphia city limits, around 12:30 p.m. Friday.
State Police at Media said the two hikers called 911. Upper Providence Township Police initially responded and requested the Delaware County Medical Examiner’s Office to the scene, who confirmed the remains were indeed human.
As the remains were found in a state park, the scene was turned over to State Police.
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