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Human remains discovered by Colorado hiker in Douglas County

A hiker discovered human remains in Douglas County, Colorado, prompting a bigger search for evidence. According to investigators, the search included an area near Crowfoot Valley Road and Pradera Parkway.

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Search crews examine a field for evidence after human remains were found by a hiker in Douglas County. Douglas County

Douglas County Sheriff's Office investigators teamed up with the Douglas County Search and Rescue Team for the investigation. 

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The search area is located east of I-25 and west of The Pinery, north of Castle Rock. 

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Crews investigated a field west of The Pinery after a hiker discovered human remains.  Douglas County

Investigators didn't provide any additional details about the discovery, only stating that it was an "ongoing investigation." 

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