In a statement to The Echo, New South Wales Police say that officers attached to Tweed-Byron Police District are investigating following the discovery of a bone offshore at Belongil Beach, Byron Bay, about 1.30pm on Saturday 6 May 2023.
As a result, police divers attended on Saturday (13 May 2023), and conducted a further search of the area.
The bone has undergone initial forensic examination, which determined it was human.
It will now undergo further forensic testing to identify its origin which will include comparison with known missing persons.
Investigations continue and a report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
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