Complete skeleton not found only skull, lower jaw, one thoracic vertebra, half pelvis, part scapula, humerus, radius, two femurs, tibia and fibula. Working party buried skull but made no further search. Bones were found on South East corner of island about 100 feet above ordinary high water springs. All small bones have been removed by giant coconut crabs which have also damaged larger ones. Difficult to estimate age bones owing to activities of crabs but am quite certain they are not less than four years old and probably much older.
Dental condition appears to have been good but only five teeth now remain.
Evidence dental work on jaw not apparent. We have searched carefully for rings, money and keys with no result. No clothing was found. Organized search of area for remaining bones would take several weeks as crabs move considerable distances and this part of island is not yet cleared. Regret it is not possible to measure length of skeleton.