In less than a year, Collier County authorities have probed two sets of human remains found about 10 miles apart.
Michelle Batten, Collier County sheriff’s spokesperson, said deputies continue to investigate human remains found May 21 at Sugden Regional Park, in the 4200 block of Avalon Drive, in East Naples.
The 60-acre waterfront park is near U.S. 41 and Rattlesnake Road.
Dispatchers received a 911 call just after 2 p.m., and since then, the park has remained closed while authorities continue their investigation. Sheriff’s cruisers are blocking all park access points.
It is not the first instance human remains are discovered in Southwest Florida this week.
On May 18, Fort Myers Police said they found the remains of 78-year-old Porter Albert, last seen Jan. 15, 2020.
Also in Collier County, less than a year ago, sheriff’s detectives tested bones found in a construction site along Daniels Road, in Naples.
In that case, Batten said, genealogists continue to work on building a familial genealogy tree.
Tomas Rodriguez is a Breaking/Live News Reporter for the Naples Daily News and The News-Press. You can reach Tomas at TRodriguez@usatodayco.com or 772-333-5501. Connect with him on Threads @tomasfrobeltran, Instagram @tomasfrobeltran, Facebook @tomasrodrigueznews and Bluesky @tomasfrodriguez.
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