On July 27, 2023, at approximately 11:42 a.m., the Bear Lake County Sheriff's Office received a call from some people who were recreating on the shore of Bear Lake.

These callers had been digging in the sand and had uncovered what they believed to be human bones.

Initial investigation by sheriff's deputies indicated that the bones found were indeed human.

At this time the Bear Lake County Sheriff's Office is coordinating with the Idaho State University Anthropology department to examine the site and recover any other remains.

The Bear Lake County Sheriff's Office does not currently have any cold cases or unrecovered individuals that may be linked to these remains.