Human remains found 'exposed on cliff' in West Cape, P.E.I.
The RCMP in P.E.I. says human remains have been found on a cliff in West Cape.
In a Monday news release, police say they responded to a report of human remains that were “exposed on a cliff” at around 4 p.m. Saturday.
The province’s coroner’s office have responded to the scene.
“Police are investigating, and have not ruled out that the remains could be connected to a historical ship wreck burial in the area,” said Cpl. Gavin Moore with the RCMP in the release.
For more Prince Edward Island news visit our dedicated provincial page.
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