A passerby found the skull and a bone in the low-tide shoreline at Rat Beach in the 300 block of Paseo Del Mar sometime around 3 p.m. on Saturday, sparking an investigation by local authorities. Upon arrival, police discovered additional bones in the vicinity, leading to the involvement of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office. The discovery raised questions about the decedent’s identity and the cause of death, but initial assessments confirmed the bones were human.
Acting Captain Aaron Belda from the Palos Verdes Estates police stated that while officials are investigating the remains, there is no identified threat to public safety at this time. He acknowledged that authorities are keeping all options open regarding the nature of the death, including the potential for homicide, depending on future developments from the coroner's report.
The investigation remains fluid, as Captain Belda noted, 'The course of the investigation could change depending on the coroner's report.' This indicates that further findings may significantly impact the direction of the case and what conclusions can be drawn regarding both the identity of the deceased and the circumstances surrounding their death.
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