The search team looking into the salvaged Sewol ferry found bones of what is believed to be a complete form of a human body in the ship’s interior Monday.

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said that several bone fragments of a person wearing a life jacket were discovered during a search of the third deck of the ferry, where a passengers’ cabin was located.

On Wednesday, the ministry confirmed that a set of bones found intact in the wreck were from Danwon High School student Heo Da-yoon. This came two days after authorities confirmed that a human bone discovered underwater in early May was from Danwon High School teacher Go Chang-suk.

Other bone fragments, believed to be human, have been found since the search of the ship’s interior began. The ministry said it is awaiting the DNA results of three bones.

While the National Forensic Service confirms the identity of the remains, the search team still needs to find the remains of seven more victims, including two Danwon High School students.

By Kim Da-sol (ddd@heraldcorp.com)