Human Remains Found In Wooded Area Near Murrells Inlet

The remains had been there for a few weeks and it is unclear if the victim was a male or female.

An investigation is now underway after human remains were discovered in the Murrells Inlet area.

The body was found in a wooded area off of Wesley Road.

The person reportedly still had their shoes on when they were found.

The remains had been there for a few weeks and it is unclear if the victim was a male or female.

An autopsy is scheduled to determine more information as well as the manner of death.

It is unclear if foul play was involved or not.

Further details remain limited at this time as officials work to reveal more.