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March 6, 2025

Human remains uncovered near Hill City

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A badly decomposed body was found south fo Hill City near the Pennington County and Custer County line.

On Tuesday, March 4 at approximately 1:00 p.m., Pennington County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a location south of Hill City where a hiker had found a ‘badly decomposed body’ and reported it to the Sheriff’s Office.

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The body did not have any identifying information available. Further analysis is being scheduled to determine the cause of death and identity.

No other information on the case is currently available but the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office says it will make updates known when possible.

Any individual with pertinent information in regards to this investigation is encouraged to contact Investigator Jorge Salas at (605) 394-6115.