Human skeletal remains were discovered in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, over the weekend, according to officials.

The Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that a local deer hunter found the remains on private property on Saturday and immediately notified law enforcement.

The sheriff’s office stated that they are currently unable to provide specific information regarding the race, sex, or age of the remains. They noted that identifying the individual will be a lengthy process.

Sheriff Dan Hartwig also addressed the case of missing child Elijah Vue, age 3, who disappeared in Two Rivers in February. However, he clarified that no connection between the remains and the missing child has been confirmed.

“We are fully aware of the ongoing case of missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue, who disappeared in February. However, at this time, we are unable to confirm if the remains discovered are related to this case,” the sheriff wrote.

Rewards in the search for Elijah have reached a combined $40,000. The incident remains under investigation as law enforcement continues to gather information.