Forensic testing reveals bone found at Cottesloe Beach is human

A mysterious bone found in the sand at Cottesloe Beach at the weekend has been determined to be human.

A member of the public found the bone at the iconic beach about 9am on Saturday.

The bone was secured by Surf Life Saving WA personnel before police were called.

“The bone has since undergone further assessment by a pathologist who has determined it to be human,” a police spokeswoman said on Wednesday.

Police said further forensic testing will now take place to match the bone to any outstanding missing people.