Human remains continue to be found on beaches around the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
A hiker found a human body in a “decomposing state” on a rock on the shore off a trail in Rancho Palos Verdes on Saturday, law enforcement officials said.
The discovery follows recent discoveries of a human skull and bones, two legs and a femur at various locations along the peninsula. So far, police and the coroner have not been able to determine who the body belonged to or the cause of death.
The small boat belonging to the two missing fishermen was found upside down Tuesday near the 800 block of Paseo del Mar in Palos Verdes Estates. After several days of efforts, the Coast Guard search was called off as the men were presumed dead.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said the body found Saturday had “likely been there for months…in a decomposing state.”
Trajectory of events:
Nov. 18: A human skull and bones were discovered near the 300 block of Paseo del Mar. Palos Verdes Estates Police searched the beach area and found more bones.
Monday: Fishermen who apparently ignored warnings from a small boat went missing in strong winds and strong waves.
Wednesday: A human foot washed up in the 800 block of Paseo del Mar, near where the abandoned boat was found.
Thursday: Another human leg and femur washed up near the same location.
Sunday: A body was found.
Palos Verdes Estates Police and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation continues.
