Remains of unknown animal found on the South Downs baffles experts

The discovery of a skeleton found in a field which borders Washington and Wiston has baffled experts.

Dog walker Jodie Salmon, 23, of Goring, was walking near Chanctonbury Ring on Thursday (October 17) when she came across the grisly remains.

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Mystery animal has baffled experts

After first believing it to be a snake, on a closer look she then thought it could possibly be the bones of a big cat.

She described the skeleton as being between approximately five or six feet long.

Wildlife experts are yet to confirm its identity.

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