PHOENIX — Phoenix police say human remains have been found at South Mountain.
Officials said Monday that a hiker notified crews about human remains discovered in a remote area of South Mountain Preserve.
Due to the difficult terrain and excessive heat, officials were finally able to recover and remove the remains on Wednesday morning.
Homicide detectives responded to the area and were flown onto the mountain by the Phoenix Air Support Unit and located the remains.
Due to the location and weather conditions, detectives decided to return the next morning with additional support.
The remains were turned over to the Medical Examiner.
It was later determined there were no signs of foul play. No other details, including the identity of the person, were provided.
An investigation remains ongoing.
Officials have investigated several other findings of human remains on South Mountain, including a skull that was found in January 2023, which was identified months later.
In July 2024, a hiker located human remains off a trail.
Months later, in December 2024, a man’s body was located along a trail.
