FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) -- Fall River police are investigating after the remains of two people were found in the woods Saturday morning.

Police said the remains were spotted near a vehicle deep in the woods off Copicut Road by a group of hunters who were in the state forest for pheasant hunting.

Investigators believe there was no third party involved.

The incident is currently under investigation.

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