Suspected human remains found on Glencairn Beach

Suspected human remains were discovered on Glencairn Beach, near Simon’s Town, on Wednesday, October 9. Provincial police spokesman Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi said a community member walking her dog noticed the bones that looked like human remains around 6pm. Upon arrival at Whale Watchers Beach, he said, Simon’s Town police found bones scattered on the rocks. An inquest docket has been opened and the matter is under investigation, Warrant Officer Swartbooi said.An eyewitness, who asked not to be named, said the bones were scattered around a burnt-out wheelie bin, and a shovel, pictured, was found nearby. Anyone with information can call Simon’s Town police at 021 786 8646.