Human Remains Found In South Jersey Woods: Report

EGG HARBOR TWP., NJ — Human skeletal remains have been discovered in a wooded area in Egg Harbor Township, according to a report.

A resident found part of a skeleton at dawn on July 30 near the intersection of Tilton Road and Delilah Road, according to NJ.com, citing Egg Harbor Township police.

Police launched a search of the area with help from a cadaver canine unit from the New Jersey State Parks Police, the report said, locating the rest of the remains nearby.

The remains were recovered by the Atlantic County Medical Examiner's Office, the report said. The identity of manner of death are pending a forensic examination.

Authorities are investigating, the report said.