Human Remains Found In Steep Terrain Near Palomar – ONSCENE.TV

Human remains found in Pauma Valley embankment; investigation underway

SAN DIEGO — Human remains were discovered in a rural North County embankment late Wednesday afternoon, prompting a homicide investigation, authorities said.

Human Remains Found In Steep Terrain Near Palomar – ONSCENE.TV

Human remains were discovered in steep terrain below a roadway near Palomar Wednesday evening, prompting an investigation and recovery operation. At approximately 7:30 p.m. on August 12, 2026, authorities received reports of a strong odor believed to be coming from a body near mile marker 474 along South Grade Road. Search and Rescue crews responded and began searching the steep terrain below the roadway. During the search, crews located what ap…