U.S. Navy to Repatriate Remains, Funerary Objects Recovered From San Nicolas Island, California
April 10, 2026
April 10, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Navy is preparing to return human remains and 363 funerary objects discovered on San Nicolas Island, California. The action follows a detailed inventory conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
The findings document remains representing at least five individuals alongside an extensive collection of artifacts. These items--including shell fishhooks, stone tools, bone pendants and mortars--were remove . . .
The findings document remains representing at least five individuals alongside an extensive collection of artifacts. These items--including shell fishhooks, stone tools, bone pendants and mortars--were remove . . .