Human bones found on regional property at Booubyjan, west of Gympie
Police are investigating the shock discovery of human remains on a regional Qld property about 100km west of Gympie.
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Investigations are underway after human bones were discovered on a rural property at Booubyjan, about 100km west of Gympie, at the weekend.
Members of the public reportedly discovered the bones at a “remote” property on Sunday, October 20.
It is not known how they got there, or who they may belong to.
Police said in a statement forensic tests confirmed they were human remains, and searches of the surrounding areas had been underway on Monday and Tuesday.
“The search and recovery of remains by forensic officers is ongoing and may continue for several days.
“Further forensic examinations are being conducted with a view of identifying the human remains.
“No further information can be released at this time.”
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