BLACK ROCK DESERT, Nev. — Authorities mentioned Monday that they’re investigating the loss of life of a lady on the counterculture competition often called Burning Man, which is held yearly within the northern Nevada desert.
The Pershing County Sheriff’s Workplace mentioned emergency personnel responded to a name a few girl discovered unresponsive round midday Sunday in Black Rock Metropolis — a brief metropolis erected for the competition, about 100 miles north of Reno.
The Burning Man Challenge’s emergency providers personnel have been unsuccessful in tried life-saving measures on the lady.
“Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends affected by this loss,” competition organizers mentioned in an announcement. “We are cooperating fully with local authorities as they investigate this incident.”
Pershing County Sheriff Jerry Allen mentioned in an announcement that the loss of life will stay beneath investigation till a trigger and method will be decided, which will probably be up to date on the conclusion of an post-mortem.
A name to the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Workplace wasn’t instantly returned Monday.
Allen mentioned the lady’s identify and age gained’t be launched till her family members will be notified.
The competition kicked off early Sunday after the gates had been closed for 12 hours following rain and muddy situations.
An estimated 20,000 folks have been already on the playa earlier than the gates opened.
Burning Man runs by way of Sept. 2 with organizers anticipating greater than 70,000 folks to attend this yr’s occasion.
A 32-year-old man from California died final yr after being discovered unresponsive on the competition grounds. Authorities mentioned they suspected drug intoxication.
In 2023, the thirty fifth annual Burning Man competition was attended by an estimated 73,000 folks with an extra 95,000 collaborating in regional occasions all over the world.
It was disrupted by a protest blockade that was shut down by native authorities and a few half inch of rain turned the playa into mud, making it troublesome to drive and pedal bicycles.
Authorities introduced in cell towers and requested attendees to remain put till the rain cleared.
