RIDLEY CREEK STATE PARK, DELAWARE CO. (WOLF) — Authorities are investigating after hikers discovered human remains Saturday afternoon in Ridley Creek State Park.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, two hikers called 911 around 12:30 p.m. March 6 after finding what they believed were human remains near Chapel Hill Road in Upper Providence Township, Delaware County.
Officers from the Upper Providence Township Police Department responded to the scene and requested assistance from the Delaware County Medical Examiner’s Office. The remains were recovered and later confirmed to be human.
State police from Troop K in Media also responded because the discovery occurred within the state park. The investigation is being conducted jointly by Upper Providence Township Police and the Pennsylvania State Police.
No additional details were immediately released. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Investigation Unit at 484-840-1000.
Officials noted the investigation remains ongoing and that information may be updated as more details become available.