Woman Searching For Rocks Found Human Bones at Mississippi River's Historic Low Water Levels

A woman searching for rocks with her family found human bones on the shore of the Mississippi River, which is suffering from record-low water levels.

The historic low water levels on the Mississippi River have been drought-stricken. On October 20, 2022, Reuters reported that the low water levels in the said river would continue this winter in the United States.

While some parts of the United States have been feeling the early taste of winter and rainfall, the Mississippi River drought could worsen, based on the NOAA Climate Prediction Center reports.

Meanwhile, the woman who discovered the bones was Crystal Foster. According to CNN News, she found it in Clarksdale, Mississippi, while searching for rocks. She and her family often visited the area to look for rocks, especially when the water level was low.

They reported immediately and called for the Coahoma County Sheriff's Office, noting that the bones appeared from a human.

According to a CNN report, Foster hoped the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation would quickly act on the case, identifying the human bones based on the available dental records. She added that it would help to bring closure to the family.

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Meanwhile, Chief Medical Examiner Scotty Meredith of Coahoma County, Mississippi, told CNN that the human bone remains include rib bones, lower jawbone, and others that are still unidentified pieces of human bones.

To better investigate, the remains found in the river would be analyzed at the state crime lab, where the bones' DNA would be matched with the recorded missing cases.

No changes this year

(Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Mississippi River on October 19, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee

Meanwhile, AccuWeather reported that the low water levels in the river resulted in residents or tourists witnessing Tower Rock, which is known for its magnificent rock formation. It is located southeast of St. Louis.

The report added that tourists could also chance upon the shipwreck remnants at Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

While some residents are looking forward that rainfall would ease the drought-stricken Mississippi River, AccuWeather reported that the expert meteorologists revealed that the all-time low water levels at the river could have no changes for the year 2022. The experts noted that there could be prospects for improvement next year.

Furthermore, Reuters reported that drought could be expected to worsen in parts of the Mississippi River, West, and Great Plains based on the NOAA winter outlook from December 2022 to February 2023.

Coastal Storm in Northeastern U.S

Meanwhile, portions of the Northeastern United States would experience tropical rainstorms to coastal storms that would bring pockets of rain and gusty winds. The moisture from the storm would soak areas in the New England and Mid-Atlantic coast.

The coastal storm would improve this Sunday, but rain would persist until next week, depending on the low-pressure area. The storm's impact could result in minor coastal flooding, localized flash flooding, rough seas, and local downpours.

Portions of Boston, New York, New Jersey, Virginia Beach, Eastern Long Island, New England, North Carolina, and Portland could experience rains and persistent rainfall.