FBI investigating remains found on Fort McCoy

FORT McCOY (WKBT) — The FBI is leading an investigation into reports of remains found at Fort McCoy.

Fort McCoy media relations says the report came in over the weekend, and that it’s yet to be confirmed if the remains are that of a person or animal.

Fort McCoy is situated on 60,000 acres in Monroe County, many of those are wooded and not regularly patrolled.

Agencies investigating include Army Criminal Investigation Division, Ft. McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, with the FBI as the lead investigating agency.

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