Partially dismembered remains found in a river in Parrita, in Costa Rica’s central Pacific province of Puntarenas are those of 79-year-old retired pilot, Ovidio Segura Roman, a nearby resident, according to numerous reports.

The remains were discovered by an area resident on Monday, who said that he spotted the remains floating in the river alongside a large crocodile, which is believed to be the animal that killed the man. The deceased’s motor scooter was later found on Tuesday parked on the bank of the river.

The case is believed to be an unfortunate animal attack. There were no apparent signs of foul play.

Just 48 hours prior to the discovery, another crocodile attack occurred at the same river and not far from where Mr. Segura’s remains were found. In that incident, which occurred on Saturday, the victim was a six-year-old boy, who suffered multiple and severe bites to his torso but is expected to survive.

The proximity of the two incidents has led to speculation that the same animal might be responsible for both attacks.

Also on Saturday, a man was attacked at the Caño Negro National Wildlife Refuge in the northern canton of Los Chiles by a large reptile believed to have been either a crocodile or a caiman. The man suffered a bite to his hand that required stitches but his injuries were not serious.