Remains found in Ridley Creek State Park are animal, not human: officials
UPPER PROVIDENCE TWP., Pa. - The remains found in a Delaware County park this week have been confirmed to be animal remains.
What we know:
Two hikers called 911 to report what they believed to be human remains near the intersection of Chapel Hill and Ridley Creek roads in Ridley Creek State Park.
The medical examiner initially determined them to be human remains. However, on Sunday, officials said the remains were deer, not human.
"The Medical Examiner’s Office related that, after a more extensive examination of the alleged human remains, they have been confirmed to be those of a deer, not those of a human," the release stated.
Police say no additional remains were found in the area.
The Source: Information from this article was provided by the Pennsylvania State Police.