Human Remains Found In NH Water Treatment Plant

CONWAY, NH — Authorities are investigating the discovery of human remains in a New Hampshire wastewater treatment plant. The Conway Police Department said authorities were notified of the "fully intact" body on Tuesday.

"The remains cannot be immediately classified as a fetus or a child," the department's release said.

Police are looking for the mother to ensure her safety, the release says.

Investigators are trying to find out how the body came to be at the plant, but suspect it was through the sewer system. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will do an autopsy on Wednesday.

Anybody with information about this incident is asked to call Conway police at 603-356-5715.

This article will be updated as more information becomes available.

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