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Hikers find human skull in Apple Valley, deputies say

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Homicide detectives are investigating after the discovery of a human skull in a remote part of Apple Valley over the weekend, San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies said.

Hikers who were camping in a desert area near Deep Creek Hot Springs found the skull entangled in the roots of a bush about 4:15 p.m. Saturday, according to a news release.

Detectives from the Sheriff’s Department homicide division were contacted, and officials searched the area for other remains.

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Authorities would not disclose whether any other bones were found but said the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call (909) 387-3589.

alejandra.reyesvelarde@latimes.com

Twitter: @r_valejandra

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