A death investigation is underway in Merrimack, New Hampshire, after a duck hunter found human remains near the river bank on Sunday morning.

New Hampshire State Police say the decomposed human remains were discovered near the banks of the Merrimack River off of Wright Avenue by a duck hunter, who then called 911.

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Merrimack police responded, secured the area, and requested assistance at the scene.

State police say a coordinated investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the discovery. The major crime unit and the chief medical examiner's office have been notified and are assisting with identifying the remains, police added.

An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information that could

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