![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/hurricane-nicole-horror-as-human-skulls-and-bones-wash-up-on-beach-after-storm/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1_Hurricane-Nicole-uncovers-200-year-old-burial-site-in-Florida-full-of-human-skulls.jpg&description=Beachgoers were left stunned to find six skulls and small bones washed up on Chastain Beach in Florida, US, as police have warned the public to stay away from the remains or face criminal chargesPolice were called to a Florida beach after the discovery of an ancient burial siteHurricane Nicole has uncovered a 200-year-old burial site full of human skulls and bones. Beachgoers were left shocked to find six skulls and small bones washed up on Chastain Beach in Florida on Thursday morning. Martin County Sheriff's Chief Deputy John Budensiek said: "Our medical examiner's office is saying that they believe the bones are in excess of 200 years of age." The remains are thought to have belong to Indigenous people but it is not the first time a hurricane has uncovered Native American Bones. After Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and Hurricane Dorian in 2019 both storms found human remains at the beach. Chief Deputy John Budensiek said the findings were likely to be from an Ais burial ground. The bones are believed to belong to the remains of Indigenous people ( nbcnews) He added: 'We do believe based on other findings over the years along that area that it's likely to be an old Indiana burial site. "When we are dealing with remains like this, we try to preserve history. We are not exploring and digging any further into the area where the remains were found. "We only recovered what's been exposed by the water.' The bones ones are thought to be in excess of 200-years-old ( nbcnews) Mr Budensiek warned if anyone tries to touch or disturb the remains there will be criminal charges. It is due to the site being a Native American burial and is protected by law. The police have also informed the Seminole Nation of Florida of their findings, who have 2,000 members enrolled in the tribe. Mr Budensiek was stunned at the findings and claimed it was a new experience for him. Hurricane Sandy caused beach erosion and uncovered ancient Native American Bones in 2012 ( nbcnews) He said: 'It was just s){kind=link}
Beachgoers were left stunned to find six skulls and small bones washed up on Chastain Beach in Florida, US, as police have warned the public to stay away from the remains or face criminal charges
Hurricane Nicole has uncovered a 200-year-old burial site full of human skulls and bones.
Beachgoers were left shocked to find six skulls and small bones washed up on Chastain Beach in Florida on Thursday morning.
Martin County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy John Budensiek said: “Our medical examiner’s office is saying that they believe the bones are in excess of 200 years of age.”
The remains are thought to have belong to Indigenous people but it is not the first time a hurricane has uncovered Native American Bones.