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Human remains found in wooded area of Pleasant Plains on Staten Island

Police: Human hand discovered in Pleasant Plains, Staten Island
Police: Human hand discovered in Pleasant Plains, Staten Island 00:22

NEW YORK - There's been a disturbing discovery on Staten Island

Police say human remains were found in Pleasant Plains. 

What appears to be a human hand was discovered Friday afternoon in a wooded area near Amboy and Cunningham Roads. 

They say a man was walking his dog when the pet started sniffing and scratching the ground.

Police searched the area and say they are investigating the remains.

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