Authorities have initiated a search along a coastal section of the Isle of Wight following the finding of a human bone. According to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, a member of the public located the bone on the King’s Quay shoreline in Whippingham during April. The bone has been submitted for forensic and DNA analysis; however, its origin and the identity of the individual it belongs to are presently undetermined, the force stated. Law enforcement personnel conducted an additional search of the vicinity on Friday, yet no further human remains were uncovered. Police indicated that there are no suspected connections to criminal acts, adding that their primary objective remains the identification of the deceased individual. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Post navigation Company fined over reservoir safety failures near Belmont Devon and Cornwall: No Fines Issued for Smoking in Cars with Minors Since 2015 Ban