Dog leads to discovery of human skeleton in Mon Repos

Residents of Mon Repos, San Fernando, were shaken yesterday after a dog's discovery led to the recovery of a human skeleton hidden in a bushy area. The discovery occurred when a resident noticed his dog carrying a human lower jawbone. He contacted the Mon Repos Police Station, and later, the Hunters Search and Rescue Team responded.

Vallence Rambharat of the Hunters Search and Rescue Team and his members searched the area and found the skeleton about 200 feet off Wooding Street. The remains were still clothed in blue jeans, indicating they had been there for an extended period. Rambharat noted that their records show no missing persons from the area in the last six months. Forensic officers will examine the remains to find the cause of death.

Residents gathered on the street as police, Homicide detectives, and a district medical officer conducted their investigations. The skeletal remains were removed for a post-mortem examination. Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Homicide Bureau of Investigations of Region Three or emergency numbers.

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Our records show that there are no missing persons from this area. We can account for all those who went missing from the area in the last six months. The forensic officers will have to examine the remains to find the cause of death.