Miami Beach police investigate after human remains found on sand

Author: Mauricio Maldonado
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 Miami Beach police taped off a small area of the beach Tuesday afternoon after human remains were found on the sand, just a few feet from the water. 

Police gathered in the area of 79th Street, along the beach, where they announced a fetus had washed ashore. 

A beachgoer came across the remains at around 1 p.m. and contacted police. 

He was interviewed by investigators. 

Police have launched an investigation into how the remains got there. 

The Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the cause of death. 

This is a developing story and will be updated as soon as more details become available.

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