Authorities launched an investigation after a human foot was found near a popular merry-go-round on Wednesday, just days after a skull was discovered in the same location.
The two discoveries of human bones were made along the waterfront near Jane's Carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The finds, which included a skull and a foot, were made near one of the city's most scenic and highly visited areas. According to According to the New York Daily News, authorities said city parks department officials Found The skull and other bones were discovered early Monday morning.
Human foot washed up near New York's famous merry-go-round — two days after park workers discovered skull https://t.co/yb3rhU0m4s pic.twitter.com/YnJNzNdBMw
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A femur bone was later found in the same area early Wednesday morning, sparking further investigation by police and the city's medical examiner's office, who are now determining whether the bones belong to the same person, according to the outlet. (RELATED: Police respond to car crash, find body hidden in mattress, authorities say)
This photo taken on December 12, 2023 shows human skulls and bones lined up along a wall in the Paris Catacombs. (Photo: JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images)
A city parks enforcement officer found the body, fully clothed. of The New York Post reported that boots were also found in the area. Local police and forensic teams have launched an extensive investigation following the disturbing discovery near Jane's Carousel. The area is known for its views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges and the historic atmosphere of its renovated 19th century warehouses, attracting many tourists daily.
