Remains of human foot found in backyard now thought to be a bear paw
A resident of the 5900 block of Brunswick Street had called the police after the gruesome discovery. A search of the surrounding area by police officers netted only animal bones.
The Medical Examiner’s Office reviewed photos of the body part and initially determined that it was a human foot.
After a more thorough investigation of the remains and consultation with an anthropologist, “it’s now believed the remains are likely a bear paw, and not human,” the Fairfax County Police Department states. “Final confirmation should come with the results of forensic tests, which will take several weeks.”
Didn't know we have bears in Springfield.
I didn't know it would be so hard to distinguish between the two. I guess I've been watching too many nature documentaries; those folks tend to know what they're talking about.