SENECA, S.C. — South Carolina authorities said a pet dog retrieved a large human bone from its owner's neighborhood, and now they're trying to identify the remains.
News outlets report a coroner confirmed Tuesday that the bone found in Seneca belonged to a woman. Police have since dispatched cadaver dogs to a "large area" of rough terrain nearby in search of more remains.
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The Oconee County Coroner's Office said the bones likely belonged to a 25-to-45-year-old woman who died up to one year ago.
By Wednesday, crews had discovered a right pelvic bone and right femur, along with additional remains found in a nearby creek.
Investigators said they will compare DNA to missing persons records, including two women who were reported missing in the area this winter.