Woman's death under investigation at Burning Man on opening day
The opening day for Burning Man 2024 began in tragedy as authorities investigate the death of a female participant.Burning Man’s emergency services personnel responded to “a report of an unresponsive individual” on Sunday at 11:29 a.m., event officials wrote in a statement. They performed life-saving measures but were unsuccessful.
The Pershing County Sheriff's Office was notified immediately and deputies were dispatched to the scene. Authorities confirmed the death of a female participant. The sheriff's office said the death is under investigation “until a Cause and Manner can be determined” following an autopsy.
“The name of the participant is being withheld at this time, until the decedent's next of kin can be notified,” Jerry Allen with the Pershing County Sheriff wrote. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the decedent.”
Burning Man officials wrote that peer support services are provided for anyone at the event in need of support and the Black Rock City’s Emergency Services Department’s Crisis Support team is also available. Source
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