Human remains found near Murrells Inlet park bike path

Human remains were found in a forested area near the Triangle Park in Murrells Inlet on Wednesday.

The Georgetown County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Thursday the remains were human. The Georgetown Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation.

Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Jason Lesley said deputies and the Georgetown Coroner’s Office responded to a wooded area near the park on Wednesday after the remains were found.

The remains were found by someone along the nearby bike path.

The area where the remains are located is off Highway 17 business in Murrells Inlet.

This story was originally published November 14, 2018 at 6:05 PM.