Authorities are investigating the death of a man whose “mummified” remains were found near Brownsville’s Veterans International Bridge.
Border Patrol agents found the remains about a quarter mile from the bridge around 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Brownsville police said the man’s body was mummified and had no identification.
Brownsville police said the body was in a badly decomposed state.
Investigators found a pair of boots, men's clothing, underwear and socks along with the remains.
It’s not clear if the body is that of a man from Mexico or local Brownsville resident.
Police said they will rely on forensic science to help determine the man’s identity.
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