Human bone found on Achziv Beach

Police launch an investigation after a human bone were found on the Achziv Beach in northern Israel earlier today.

According to a police statement, a local resident found one of the bones while he was walking along the beach over the weekend. He reported the bone to authorities, who collected it for forensic testing.

The tests were completed earlier this afternoon determined that the bone was indeed human. Police said forensic scientists were working to build a DNA profile for the deceased person, and detectives were combing the scene for more human remains.

The police statement stressed the bone is not necessarily an indication of foul play.

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