Human skull discovered during Easter egg hunt near Los Angeles

Authorities launch investigation after human remains found at DeForest Park in Long Beach

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The discovery of a human skull during an Easter egg hunt near Los Angeles has prompted authorities to launch an investigation.

At about 5pm on Sunday a family discovered the human remains during an egg hunt at DeForest Park in Long Beach, California, according to local reports.