Festival organizers reported that a man died this week at the annual “Burning Man” event taking place in the Nevada desert, reported nbcnews.com
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It is reported that a festival attendee in his mid-sixties suffered a health issue during the event.
“Life-saving measures were immediately applied to him and he was taken to the local emergency center, where his death was confirmed,” the festival statement said.
The man’s identity is not disclosed until the accident is reported to his family. The Pershing County Sheriff’s Office, which also performs the functions of the regional medical examiner, did not immediately respond to a request for information.
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The cause of death and circumstances are not yet disclosed.
“The safety and well-being of our community and staff remain our top priority,” the festival organizers stated.
This death occurred as the festival again faced weather challenges – rain on Friday temporarily closed the main gates to the festival area, known as Black Rock City.
Žmonės.lt reminds that the “Burning Man” festival held in the Nevada desert again faced unpleasant weather trials this year. When heavy rain hit the desert, the entire area turned into a muddy swamp, forcing organizers to close the entry and exit gates. Although they were reopened after some time, these disruptions caused disappointment among participants, who have already nicknamed the event “Mud Man.”
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