Man finds human remains while walking wooded area near Katy Freeway in W. Harris County: HCSO

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A man was walking in a wooded area in west Harris County when he spotted what appeared to be a trail to a homeless camp and found human remains, authorities said.

The discovery was made Tuesday afternoon at the 18300 block of the Katy Freeway, near the West Campus hospitals.

In a tweet, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said someone found the remains while walking.

Deputies on scene said they took photos of the bones and sent them to the medical examiner's office, who confirmed the remains were human.

Deputies added that the homeless camp the man found appeared to be abandoned.

It's unclear who found the remains and if they're tied to the camp found.

Authorities on scene also said the remains were scattered and believe animals may have been responsible.