Second Human Leg Found On Palos Verdes Coast

PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CA — A second leg was discovered on the shores of Palos Verdes Estates Thursday afternoon, according to Police Captain Aaron Belda.

Authorities were investigating Friday to determine a potential connection to two men who went missing on Tuesday during an apparent boat crash of the Palos Verdes Coast. On Thursday, officials announced that a severed human leg was found near the 800 block of Paseo Del Mar at 8:20 a.m. on Christmas Day.

"The remains were confirmed to be human and were recovered by the Coroner’s Office," PVEPD said in a statement.

During a subsequent search Thursday afternoon, authorities found a second leg, according to Belda. An unconfirmed human femur was also discovered, according to Belda.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner will investigate the remains to assess possible connection to the two missing men.

The men were reported missing on Tuesday by a friend when they didn't show up to a planned meeting near Cabrillo Marina. According to authorities, the men were fishing in a boat in rough surf off the shoreline.

Both men were described to be in their 50s.

Rescue crews mobilized to search for the missing men and found a boat washed up and overturned against the rocks near the 1800 block of Paseo Del Mar.

The search for the men concluded on Wednesday after the Coast Guard announced there were no signs of distress.

City News Service contributed to this report.