Body found in remote area of Fremont County

 
ST. ANTHONY — Human remains were found over the weekend in Fremont County, the sheriff’s office said Wednesday. 

On Sunday after 12:10 p.m., the sheriff’s office was alerted to a remote area of the desert northwest of St. Anthony, where a body was discovered.

Law enforcement and the deputy coroner were there for several hours. The body has been recovered, and an autopsy is scheduled for this week, according to a news release. 

Identification is pending and will be released when available, the sheriff’s office added. 

No other details have been provided.