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Police: Bones found in Stamford cemetery not a concern
Posted: Updated:Police in Stamford say the discovery of what appear to be human remains in a cemetery is nothing to worry about.
According to Capt. Richard Conklin, someone called 911 after finding bones, at least one tooth and a piece of a human skull in Springdale Cemetery, which dates to the mid-1800s and is the final resting place for some of the city's founding families.
Conklin tells the Stamford Advocate the culprits appear to be burrowing rodents that grabbed the remains from rotted wooden caskets to nibble on.
He says the bones look quite old and had teeth marks.
Conklin said the bones were "respectfully" collected and were turned over to the medical examiner's office to confirm they are human.
AP wire services helped contribute to this report.
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Westport student finds bolt in school lunch
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A Westport seventh-grader found an unwelcome surprise in his chocolate chip muffin -- a 1 inch steel bolt baked into the treat.
A Westport seventh-grader found an unwelcome surprise in his chocolate chip muffin -- a 1 inch steel bolt baked into the treat.
Forecast: Mostly cloudy Thursday, scattered showers
Forecast: Mostly cloudy Thursday, scattered showers
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Here's the latest News 12 Connecticut weather update.
GOP gubernatorial candidates take part in final debate
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Republican Connecticut gubernatorial candidates took part in their final debate Wednesday at Saxe Middle School in New Canaan.
Stamford man survives Southwest Airlines incident
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Remembering Barbara Bush: Ties to Connecticut
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It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
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The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
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2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
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The 2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
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Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
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A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
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2018 Summer Stadium Tours
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Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
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Bethel Woods Pavilion lineup - Summer 2018
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Check out the acts coming to Bethel Woods this summer!