'Portions of a human skeleton' found in the Tonto National Forest near Sunflower

MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. - What appears to be human remains were found in the Tonto National Forest on March 3, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said.

The discovery was made by a man just before 9 a.m. along SR 87 near Sunflower, Arizona.

The sheriff's office described the remains as "portions of a human skeleton."

MCSO will investigate this case. No names have been released.

Map of the area where the remains were found: