Las Vegas Sun

March 19, 2024

Police: Part of human spine found at Red Rock hiking area

A Metro Police search and rescue team is investigating at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area after hikers found human remains Thursday afternoon.

Police were notified at 2:36 p.m. by Bureau of Land Management authorities that part of a human spine wrapped in a T-shirt was found at Black Velvet Canyon near the Prince of Darkness rock climbing area. The hikers first notified visitor’s center staff and park rangers, then Metro was called, police said.

Police said the search and rescue team will determine whether the area is the scene of a crime.

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