Human Skeletal Remains Found Near Tunnel 2 In Clear Creek Canyon
CLEAR CREEK CANYON, Colo. (CBS4) - The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office responded to Clear Creek Canyon Sunday morning after human remains were found. Investigators say hikers came across the remains near tunnel 2 on Highway 6.
Officials say the area is remote and "off the beaten path." The highway was closed for crews to work, but reopened at around 1:15 p.m.
At around 12 p.m., the sheriff's office says skeletal remains were recovered. They don't believe the death was suspicious, but rather they believe the person died of natural causes.
Details about remains are not clear, however investigators say they are not recent.
