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Miami Beach police investigate after human remains found on sand

Miami Beach police investigate after human remains found on sand
Miami Beach police investigate after human remains found on sand 02:10

MIAMI - 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. 

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Miami Beach police conduct investigation after reports of human remains found on the sand CBS News Miami

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

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

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

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