A hiker found the remains of two people on Mount Yonah in White County, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 9. The White County Sheriff's Office and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources responded to the scene.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Region 8 Crime Scene Unit was called in to assist with the examination of the site. Few details have been released regarding the identities, ages, or genders of the deceased. The cause of death and the duration the remains had been on the mountain are also unknown at this time.
It is unclear if foul play is suspected. Sheriff Rick Kelley stated that his office will provide further information as it becomes available. The sheriff's office and county coroner have been contacted for additional details.
Mount Yonah is a popular hiking destination located in northeast Georgia, near the cities of Helen and Cleveland.