A grim discovery has been made in Coney Island where a human skull was uncovered near the bustling Riegelmann Boardwalk. According to ABC7NY, the remains were found yesterday afternoon tucked away between West 32nd and West 33rd Streets. The area, frequented by tourists and locals alike, turned into a scene of investigation as NYPD and the Medical Examiner's Office began their work to unearth any additional remains and clue into the person's final moments.
The search continued today as officials combed through the shrubbery, while beachgoers occasionally looked on from nearby walkways. The identity of the skull and the circumstances surrounding the person’s death remain unknown at this time, pending the Medical Examiner’s findings.
Over at PIX11, the NYPD stated that the skeletal remains were draped in brush, not far from the ocean's lapping waves. Details on how long the skull had been there or to whom it belonged were not immediately available, as the investigation is still in its early stages. The finding comes amid news of a hefty $1 billion revitalization plan meant to remodel the 2.4-mile boardwalk in the coming years, an ambitious project set to reshape the iconic landmark.
