A tragic discovery was made at the Electric Forest music festival in Rothbury, Michigan, where the body of a newborn baby was found abandoned in a portable toilet. Authorities have initiated an investigation into this distressing incident that occurred on Sunday morning.
The body was located in the camping area of the annual music festival by an employee of the restroom vending company during routine maintenance, as confirmed by state officials. Michigan State Police have stated that they believe this to be an isolated incident.
In an official statement, the Michigan State Police have requested the public’s assistance in their ongoing investigation of the deceased neonate found at the festival. They urge anyone who witnessed anything unusual or possesses relevant information to come forward and aid in the inquiry.
While sharing the police statement, Electric Forest expressed deep sorrow over the situation and emphasized the importance of the ongoing investigation. The festival, which took place at Double JJ Ranch, featured headliners such as Illenium, Excision, Kaskade, and Chris Lake and ran from Thursday to Sunday night.
Following extreme stormy weather, festival attendees were evacuated from the site over the weekend in Rothbury, located approximately 61 miles northwest of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Police are urging individuals with any information to reach out to them as the investigation continues.
