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       Authorities in Malibu, California are investigating human remains that were discovered Monday in a large drum.

       Someone at Malibu Lagoon State Beach called the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to report a 55-gallon drum with a body inside, an LASD official told Fox News Digital.

       The drum was found around 10:30 a.m.

       Crews with the Los Angeles County Fire Department brought the barrel to land.

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       A body was discovered inside a 55-gallon drum in Malibu, California, authorities said Monday. (SkyFox)

       Homicide detectives responded to the scene, authorities said.

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       Investigators have not released details about the remains – gender, age or possible cause of death.

       Louis Casiano is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to louis.casiano@fox.com.