Coroner confirms human remains found near ferry in Kentucky River

The Fayette County coroner confirmed that a human foot and part of an ankle were found in the Kentucky River near the Valley View Ferry on Wednesday.

The remains were found around 4:30 p.m. along the bank of the river, coroner Gary Ginn said.

“They were dug up with the first car Saturday,” Ginn said. “It has been a successful venture. No one has gotten hurt.”

The possible remains were initially noticed Saturday while vehicles were being recovered from the river, according to police. The vehicles were spotted several months ago.

Because of tests that must be completed, the process is expected to take awhile, according to police. The coroner’s office and Lexington police and fire officials are conducting the search and recovery.

It’s not clear whether the remains are connected with any of the vehicles previously found in that part of the river, according to police.

The investigation is set to continue through the end of the week; no firm timetable beyond that has been determined, Ginn said.

This story was originally published October 26, 2016 at 8:30 AM with the headline "Coroner confirms human remains found near ferry in Kentucky River."