Long Beach police have launched an investigation after possible human remains were discovered near DeForest Park and Wetlands on Sunday afternoon.

The discovery was made in the area surrounding the park, though police have not released additional details about the specific location or circumstances of the find.

Authorities have not confirmed whether the remains are definitively human, referring to them as "possible human remains" as the investigation continues.

The Long Beach Police Department has not provided information about potential next steps in the investigation or when additional details might be available to the public.

DeForest Park and Wetlands is located in Long Beach, California. No further information about the discovery has been released at this time.