STAGE 5 – SEMI-REMOTE MOVEMENT OF THE REMAINS
Where a residual threat still remains, from either IEDs or abandoned explosive ordnance, then the remains should be moved semi-remotely. This will also enable access to previously inaccessible areas of the remains. This may be made more difficult depending on the state of decomposition.
ׁ WARNING. Moving remains is extremely sensitive and consideration should be given to not causing unnecessary distress to others. Ideally it should be done out of sight. The remains should be disturbed no more than is respectfully necessary.
STAGE 6 – CLEARANCE OF WHERE THE REMAINS WERE LOCATED
Before anyone is allowed into the scene, it is important to clear the area underneath where the remains had originally been located. There could be threats which have lain undetected due to being covered by the remains. Do not assume that VOIEDs are absent due to the remains being laid there.
Image 1. There may be multiple explosive hazards present when dealing with human remains. Here a corpse is located in a hazard area wearing a suicide belt, military load carrying equipment, which could hold further explosive hazards, and with a firearm, possibly ready to fire
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