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Human remains, including those of a baby, found in 2 locations in Monterey County
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Victoria Meza , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Monterey County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating both incidents.
In Monterey County, authorities are investigating two separate incidents involving human remains. One incident occurred near Moss Landing, where an infant was found deceased. The other incident took place in Salinas, where what appeared to be human remains were discovered by a county employee.
The Monterey County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating both incidents. They have released limited information about the discoveries, which were made on Saturday. Further details about the incidents can be found through the Monterey County Sheriff's Office or local news sources, such as NBC Bay Area.
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Category: safety Published: August 1, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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