Human remains unearthed in Florida septic tank

NEWBERRY, Fla. (AP) A homeowner having problems with a septic system unearthed an unexpected find when investigating the cause: human remains.

The Gainesville Sun reports that the remains were found by a septic repair company doing repairs at the house on Monday in Newberry, Florida.

Alachua County Sheriff’s Sgt. Chris Sims tells the newspaper that the remains were confirmed as human at a lab.

Sims says a death investigation is underway.

No further details were available.