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Human bones, including a skull found near George Washington Memorial Parkway

Three human bones, including a skull were found near George Washington Memorial Parkway and Four Mile Run, officials said.
Credit: KAREN BLEIER
This 19 March, 2005 view shows the spires of Healy Hall(top-R) on the Georgetown University campus in Washington, DC as seen from the George Washington Parkway(bottom) looking past the Key Bridge(C) in Virginia.

ARLINGTON, Va. — Three human bones, including a skull were found near George Washington Memorial Parkway and Four Mile Run, officials said.

The U.S. Park Police were called to the area for a report of possible bones found. 

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When they got there, they found three bones recovered from a creek bed. The remains were spanned about 200 yards. Official said the bones may have been washed into the area during heavy storms. 

A member of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner recovered the bones for examination.

No additional information has been released. 

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