Newborn baby found dead in camping area at Electric Forest
Michigan State Police investigate newborn's death at Electric Forest festival amid festival-goer shock
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A newborn baby was found dead inside a portable restroom at the Electric Forest music festival in Rothbury, Michigan. Michigan State Police confirmed the discovery and are leading an investigation.
Coverage from CBS News, WWMT, WPBN, WZZM13, The Detroit News, WOODTV, and MLive emphasizes the rarity and gravity of the incident, with reports noting the baby was discovered in a festival restroom or nearby camping area. Local law enforcement has not yet released details on whether foul play is suspected, though the investigation remains active.
Attention will likely focus on the festival’s emergency protocols, crowd management, and any potential public safety concerns.
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Quick answers
Where was the baby found?
The newborn was discovered inside a portable restroom or in the camping area at the Electric Forest festival in Rothbury, Michigan.
Are police investigating foul play?
Coverage does not yet specify whether foul play is suspected, but Michigan State Police are leading an active investigation.
How many outlets are reporting this?
At least seven news outlets, including CBS News, WWMT, and The Detroit News, have covered the incident.
Coverage (7)
- Body of newborn baby found in restroom at Electric Forest festival, Michigan State Police say CBS News · 2h ago
- Body of newborn baby found in portable restroom at Electric Forest festival campground WWMT · 2h ago
- Body of newborn baby found in portable restroom at Electric Forest festival campground WPBN · 5h ago
- Investigation underway after newborn found dead in Electric Forest porta-potty WZZM13.com · 5h ago
- Body of newborn found at Michigan music festival in Rothbury The Detroit News · 5h ago
- Baby found dead in porta-potty at Electric Forest WOODTV.com · 5h ago
- Newborn baby found dead in camping area at Electric Forest MLive.com · 5h ago
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