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# Remains Of A Human Body Found Near Verrazzano Bridge
- URL: https://bklyner.com/remains-body-verrazzano-bridge/
- Published: 2019-04-29T21:14:31.000Z
- Updated: 2019-04-29T21:14:55.000Z
- Author: Zainab Iqbal
- Tags: Big Story, community, Dyker Heights, Neighbors, Police & Fire, dead body, human remains, nypd, verrazzano bridge, #wp

![](/content/images/bklyner/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/DSC001721-e1583185660622.jpg)

Verrazzano Bridge. (Photo: Liena Zagare/Bklyner)

DYKER HEIGHTS – A person’s remains were found on the Brooklyn Side near the Verrazzano Bridge over the weekend.

On Saturday, April 27, cops were called to Fort Hill Place and Dahlgren Place where they discovered the remains of a human being near a wooded area.

> Some sad news: The NYPD has found skeletal remains in a fenced-off area owned by the TBTA adjacent to the Verrazzano Bridge near Gelston Avenue. 
> 
> NYPD does not suspect any criminality at this time. Medical examiner is on scene and the investigation is ongoing.
> 
> — Justin Brannan (@JustinBrannan) [April 27, 2019](https://twitter.com/JustinBrannan/status/1122200352110125056?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=bklyner.com)

The identity of the victim has yet to be released, as cops are awaiting proper family notification. The investigation is ongoing and the cause of death has yet to be determined.