Following the announcement of a tragic dying on the primary day of Burning Man 2024, the Pershing County Sheriff’s Workplace has revealed the sufferer’s identification.
Authorities on Monday recognized the deceased as Kendra Frazer, a 39-year-old lady. She was pronounced lifeless on Sunday, August twenty fifth after the occasion’s emergency providers personnel responded to a report of an “unresponsive individual” at 11:29am and unsuccessfully carried out life-saving measures on the scene.
The reason for Frazer’s dying, which occurred earlier than the official begin of Burning Man, is underneath investigation. Her subsequent of kin have been notified.
“Kendra’s cause and manner of death are still pending results of an autopsy and toxicology screening,” Sheriff Jerry Allen stated in an announcement. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kendra’s family and friends.”
“Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends affected by this loss,” provides a assertion launched by Burning Man Challenge, the nonprofit that produces the annual gathering in Black Rock Metropolis.
Burning Man Challenge says its Black Rock Rangers—veteran “Burners” who assist individuals and employees all through the occasion—can be found to supply peer help providers at Ranger HQ (5:45 & Esplanade) and Outposts (behind the three:00 and 9:00 Plazas). The identical goes for Burning Man’s Emergency Providers Division’s Disaster Help staff, which may be reached on the ESD stations situated at 5:15 & Esplanade and behind the three:00 and 9:00 Plazas.
Organizers count on over 70,000 folks to attend this yr’s occasion on the playa. Burning Man started on Sunday, Aug twenty fifth and can conclude Monday, September 2nd.
