Suspected human bones found by utility workers in Beltrami County

A utility crew uncovered what they believe to be human bones in Beltrami County earlier this week.

The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office said crews made the discovery at about 12:40 p.m. on Tuesday.

Officials with the sheriff’s office, Leech Lake Tribal Police, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and Leech Lake Tribal Preservation Office and Heritage Sites Program responded.

An investigation is underway.

No other details were immediately available.