Oakland man digs up skull in backyard

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Saturday, July 13, 2019
Oakland man digs up skull in backyard
A skull believed to be that of a Native American was found in an Oakland backyard Thursday night.

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- A skull believed to be that of a Native American was found in an Oakland backyard Thursday night.



A man was digging to plant a tree in the backyard of his home on Willow Street in West Oakland when he uncovered the skull and called police.



No other remains were found.



The Alameda County sheriff's office said it's probably that of a Native American.



The coroner will work with a forensic anthropologist to make the final determination.

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