A resident reported uncovering human remains on their property beside the St. Johns River in Fleming Island this past Thursday. The sheriff’s office has begun an investigation.
FLEMING ISLAND, Fla. — A property owner came across human remains along the St. Johns River in Fleming Island on Wednesday, as noted by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
The property owner contacted 911 at approximately 5:07 p.m. to alert them to remains discovered in the river near the 3200 block of U.S. 17, close to the Doctors Lake bridge. In response, the CCSO sent patrol officers, detectives, and a dive team to the area.
Deputies remained on site throughout the night and will return Thursday to continue the investigation, CCSO said.
The remains are being sent to the medical examiner’s office to help determine the person’s identity and cause of death.
Anyone with information is asked to call 904-264-6512 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch app.
