Authorities in Sancti Spíritus have confirmed that the skeletal remains found on Tuesday in a shelter across from Arcelio Suárez Bernal Primary School, located in the Los Olivos Popular Council (Olivos II area), do not belong to humans.
This information was shared on Facebook by the Radio Sancti Spíritus page, with journalist Yosdany Morejón Ortega providing the details. The findings were corroborated by Nairobis Puig González, a specialist from the territory's Department of Forensic Medicine.
According to the official, an initial examination revealed that the bones belong to an as-yet-unidentified animal.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities continue to investigate to determine the exact species and to uncover the circumstances under which the remains ended up near the school.
Local radio reports indicate that more detailed information will be provided in future news segments once forensic studies are concluded.
The discovery initially caused concern among local residents due to its proximity to the educational institution, but official confirmation has ruled out any connection to human remains.
Questions About the Discovery Near the School
What was discovered near the school in Sancti Spíritus?
Skeletal remains were found near a school, but they were determined not to be human.
Who confirmed the nature of the bones found?
The confirmation was provided by Nairobis Puig González from the Department of Forensic Medicine.
Are the authorities still investigating the incident?
Yes, an investigation is ongoing to identify the species and understand how the remains got there.