Human remains found near Wissahickon Creek in Northwest Philly, police say

Human skeletal remains were found near the intersection of Wissahickon Creek and Germantown Avenue in Philly’s Chestnut Hill neighborhood on Monday, police said.

Officers found the human remains at around 6:41 p.m. in the woods by the intersection, police said.

According to police, the skeletal remains belong to an adult, but they are not able to identify a gender or identity for the human remains.

Police are continuing to investigate to determine the identity and cause of death.

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