Authorities are investigating after possible human remains were found in a canal in Tamarac Sunday afternoon.
Broward Sheriff's Office officials said deputies responded to the 2800 block of Northwest 52nd Court just after 4 p.m. after reports of possible human or animal remains found in a canal.
BSO's dive team responded and collected the items and turned them over to the medical examiner for testing.
Tyler Johnson, the man who found the remains, said he discovered them while he was in his backyard.
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When NBC6 asked him why he believes these to be human remains, he said he is a paramedic.
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