Firefighters on the Kenai Peninsula made a disturbing discovery over the weekend.
Alaska State Troopers say human remains have been found near Sterling.
Troopers say they were notified Sunday that a fire crew found the remains.
According to troopers, the remains appear to have been there for several years. There were no identifying items found and the identity of the remains is unknown.
The state medical examiner’s office has been notified.