PERRY COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) — An investigation is underway in Perry County after human remains were found along the Ohio River.

Officials at the Perry County Coroner's Office say the skeletal remains were discovered by two fishermen in the Cannelton area.

The Coroner says the remains included a skull and jawbone with several teeth intact, a possible femur, and a few smaller unidentified bones.

Officials say the bones are being kept at the Coroner's Office, while an effort is made to get them to an anthropologist for a DNA extraction.

We're told the Indiana State Police and local sheriff's office are assisting with the investigation.

No other details on the case were immediately available, but we will share any updates as we learn more.

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