Police confirm human remains found in Port Lincoln

Police have confirmed the discovery of human remains at an excavation zone in a remote South Australian town.

Authorities have confirmed the discovery of human remains at an excavation site in a popular South Australian holiday destination.

On Thursday, South Australian Police confirmed human bones had been discovered at a site on Edinburgh St in Port Lincoln.

The eerie discovery was made around 11am on Thursday by SA Water workers during an excavation, with police later requesting a screening at the site.

SAPOL have confirmed they have found what appears to be human bones during a dig by SA Water on Edinburgh Street in Port Lincoln around 11am this morning.

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A SAPOL spokesperson told NCA NewsWire that police were trying to determine the bones’ origin.

“At this time we can confirm bones, which appear to be human, were uncovered during a dig in Edinburgh St, Port Lincoln around 11am today by SA Water workers,” they said.

Human bones have been found during a dig at Port Lincoln. Picture: Spencer Gulf Nightly News

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