The Wake County Sheriff’s Office has opened an investigation following the unsettling discovery of human remains in a wooded area near Falls Lake. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, with deputies arriving on scene around 3:30 p.m. in response to a report of what appeared to be human remains. The specific location of the discovery is within the perimeter of the Falls Lake State Recreation Area, specifically near the Highway 50 Boat Launch, as reported by CBS 17.
Officers cordoned off the area in the 14000 block of Creedmoor Road, where the investigation into the unidentified remains is ongoing. At this stage, the identity of the deceased, along with the cause of death, remains undisclosed by authorities, as mentioned in an ABC11 report. Engaging local resources, the Wake County Sheriff’s Office is working alongside the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to unravel the circumstances surrounding this grim find.
While the discovery has spurred a multitude of queries from the local community, details remain scarce. As such, the Sheriff’s Office has not yet identified the remains publicly or provided any speculation regarding the circumstances leading to the person’s death. According to WRAL, the area where the remains were found serves as an access point for boating enthusiasts looking to enjoy Falls Lake’s recreational offerings…