Skeletal Remains Found Near Sweetwater Gap

PINEDALE — Human remains were recently discovered in a remote area near Sweetwater Gap Guard Station according to the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office.

The remains were found Sept. 6 by hunters. SCSO deputies and detectives discovered disarticulated skeletal remains scattered along with a tent and other personal items. A preliminary investigation suggests the remains were in the area for about five years and belong to an adult man. An identification card was found at the scene, but a positive identification has not been confirmed. The cause of death has not been determined, though foul play does not appear to have been a factor. The SCSO says missing person reports have not matched the remains or the location.

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