Human remains were discovered by a hunter on Saturday in the Rural Municipality of Tache.

Steinbach RCMP received a report at approximately 7 pm, after a male, who was hunting in the area, found what he thought was a human skull. Officers, along with specialists from the Forensic Identification Unit, attended the scene and confirmed that it was human remains.

At this time, it is believed the remains have been there for an extended period of time, though the exact time frame is not known.

An investigation to identify the remains is ongoing with assistance from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.