- Human remains found on Prince Edward Island may be linked to a 19th-century shipwreck, according to the Canadian authorities.
- The discovery was made after erosion exposed the remains on January 27, with the RCMP highlighting past instances of similar findings relating to 1800s shipwrecks in Canada.
- The coroner’s office is currently investigating the discovery, while locals suspect more remains could be uncovered due to ongoing erosion.
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- Human remains found on beach in Canada are possibly connected to a 19th-century shipwreck, report says (businessinsider.com)
Human remains found on Prince Edward Island in Canada may be connected to a shipwreck from the 19th century, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The discovery was reported on January 27 when the erosion of a cliff revealed the remains. The RCMP stated that this is not the first time human remains associated with 1800s shipwrecks have been found in Canada. The coroner’s office is currently investigating the discovery, and it was noted that similar findings occurred in the 1950s and 1960s. In 2019, remains from an 1847 shipwreck were discovered in Quebec. Local residents believe there may be more remains yet to be found as erosion continues.