Houston investigation: Possible fetus found in drainage system on El Mundo

Fetal remains found in drain in Houston

Houston police confirm a possible fetus was found in the 8000 block of El Mundo Street, near Holly Hall Street, on Houston?s south side.

HOUSTON - Houston police are investigating after a possible fetus was found in a drainage system.

Possible fetus found in drainage system

What we know:

Houston police confirm a possible fetus was found in the 8000 block of El Mundo Street, near Holly Hall Street, on Houston’s south side.

According to the Houston Fire Department, a utility crew made the discovery as they were working on a sewage drain.

The fire department, the police department and the medical examiner's office responded to the scene.

According to HFD, the remains appear to be of a 10-to-16-week-old fetus.

What we don't know:

It's unclear how the possible fetal remains got there.

What's next:

Authorities will determine if the fetal remains were the result of a miscarriage and how they may have gotten in the drainage system.