Authorities in Malibu, California are investigating human remains that were discovered Monday in a large drum.
Someone at Malibu Lagoon State Beach called the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to report a 55-gallon drum with a body inside, an LASD official told Fox News Digital.
The drum was found around 10:30 a.m.
Crews with the Los Angeles County Fire Department brought the barrel to land.
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A body was discovered inside a 55-gallon drum in Malibu, California, authorities said Monday. (SkyFox)
Homicide detectives responded to the scene, authorities said.
Investigators have not released details about the remains – gender, age or possible cause of death.