Kanawha County, WV (WOAY) – Human remains have been found outside Charleston city limits in Kanawha County.
Tuesday afternoon, Metro 911 answered a call requesting a welfare check on a body over a hillside along Walnut Gap Road. When deputies arrived, they discovered human remains.
Crime scene investigators closed both sides of Walnut Gap Road between Dry Branch Road and Hope Lane. Members of the public will need to find other routes to take and expect delays.
Police are investigating this and at the time have no information on who the person is and how they died.
Police are saying they believe this is an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
We will continue to track this story as more information becomes available.
