Deputies are investigating after hunters found possible human remains in Clay County on Sunday.
Investigators said squirrel hunters found the possible human remains near Hattie Nolan Road in Jennings State Forest.
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Deputies have secured the area and will work to recover the remains Monday morning after the sun rises.
Deputies were searching for a 79-year-old man in the area in August.
Many areas of the state forest were closed as helicopters, K9 units and deputies on foot and 4-wheelers searched for Hal Warth.
This sign is posted at the Jennings State Forest. Search for 79-year old continues. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/55rlGc6i4l
— Larry Spruill Jr (@LarryWDIVLocal4) August 26, 2016
His son reported him missing after he could not find him at his home on Skulley Hill Road.
Action News Jax is working to learn more about the possible remains.
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Have you seen 79 yo Hal Warth? He has been missing from his home near Jennings State forest since Mon @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/dOfTYQdxUy
— Bridgette Matter (@bridgetteANjax) August 24, 2016
Deputies with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office are investigating what could be possible human remains. Squirrel hunters...
Posted by Clay County Sheriff's Office, Florida on Sunday, January 8, 2017
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