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Human blood found in Flagler County park bathroom, Sheriff's Office asking for public's help

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Published  November 14, 2024 10:22am EST
Flagler County
FOX 35 Orlando

The Brief

    • A ‘significant amount of blood’ was found inside a public bathroom at a park in Flagler County, officials say.
    • Officials determined the blood was human - but no one was in the area when officials discovered it.
    • Anyone with information on who is may belong to, what happened, or if someone needs help, is asked to contact the sheriff's office.

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Flagler County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help after a "significant" amount of human blood was found in a park bathroom recently, though there was no victim or anyone who needed help.

The blood was discovered in a public bathroom at Hidden Trails Park on Monday, Nov. 11, during a routine security check, the sheriff's office said. Authorities confirmed that it was human blood.

Deputies and K-9 officers searched the area, but did not find anyone.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who may have information about what happened at Hidden Trails Park or who may have witnessed anything unusual in the area on November 11 to contact FCSO or Crime Stoppers at (888) 277-TIPS

"We are actively investigating this situation, and any information from the public could be critical to helping us determine what occurred," said Sheriff Rick Staly. "Whatever happened could be just an accident or it could be something more serious".

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 386-313-4911 and reference Case #2024-00097279. 

The Source

  • Information is from the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.