In a surprising turn of events, an anthropologist made a startling discovery in a Florida thrift shop's Halloween section on Saturday, as a human skull was found, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office. The incident took place in North Fort Myers, where a vigilant shopper spotted the skull and immediately recognized it as a human skull. Responding detectives confirmed that the skull indeed belonged to a human.

Authorities revealed that the skull had been in a storage unit, which was purchased several years ago, as stated by the store owner. The Lee County Sheriff's Office is now collaborating with the local medical examiner to conduct further tests on the skull. Although officials currently do not suspect any foul play, they are determined to thoroughly investigate the origin of the human skull.

Under Florida law, it is strictly prohibited to offer or sell any human organ or tissue for valuable consideration. The law covers various body parts, including eyes, corneas, kidneys, livers, hearts, lungs, pancreases, bones, and skin. However, it is yet to be determined if anyone will face charges in connection with the discovery of the skull at the thrift shop.

This incident bears resemblance to a similar occurrence in September, when a human skull was found in a donation box at an Arizona Goodwill store. In that case, the medical examiner's office concluded that the skull was unlikely to be related to a criminal case.

As the investigation continues, the authorities remain committed to uncovering any potential information surrounding the Florida thrift store skull. Additional updates will be provided as more details emerge from the ongoing examination conducted by the medical examiner's office.