The Nash County Sheriff's Office is investigating after human remains were found on Sumler Road in Castalia.

The remains of a human body in the dry/skeletonized stages of decomposition were found on Wednesday, October 28.

The Nash County Sheriff's Office received a call for service around 1:03 p.m. after the discovery of the remains were found near the entrance of Sandy Creek Gameland located at 11872 Sumler Road in Castalia.

The Medical Examiner's Office will conduct a further investigation, which will provide additional information regarding the identity of the individual as well as the possible cause of death.

Anyone with additional information can call the Nash County Sheriff's Office at 459-4121 or Twin County Crime Stoppers at 977-1111.