Turner Valley RCMP are investigating after human remains were found in a wooded area near Eden Valley.

The remains were discovered at 8 a.m. on Wednesday.

Calgary Forensic Identification Services along with the Major Crimes Unit have been joining the RCMP on the investigation.

An autopsy was conducted Thursday by the Calgary Medical Examiner's Office and further analysis is needed with an anthropologist to determine the gender and estimated time of death.

Search and Rescue has been dispatched to gather additional information at the investigation scene.

As further information becomes available, an update will be provided.