Michigan State Police are asking for the public’s help after the body of a newborn baby was found inside a portable toilet at the Electric Forest music festival in Michigan over the weekend.
Investigators are urging anyone who may have seen something unusual during the event to come forward as they work to determine what happened, according to VT.
According to police, the baby’s body was discovered Sunday morning in a portable restroom located in the festival’s camping area. The discovery was made by an employee with the restroom service company while performing routine maintenance.
Electric Forest kicked off Thursday, June 25, at Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury and wrapped up Sunday, June 28, featuring a lineup of EDM artists. Authorities announced the discovery on the festival’s final day but have released few details about the case.
Officials have not shared the newborn’s exact age or any additional information about the circumstances surrounding the death. They did, however, stress that there is no known threat to the public.
In a statement posted on X, Michigan State Police said: “Michigan State Police can confirm that the body of a neonate was found in a portable restroom in the camping area at the Electric Forest festival Sunday morning. The body was discovered by an employee of the restroom vending company during routine maintenance,” according to VT.
“This is an ongoing investigation, and there is no further information to share at this time and there is no known threat to the public.”
Police call for witnesses to come forward
Police later issued another statement asking anyone with potentially relevant information to contact investigators.
“The Michigan State Police continue to investigate the discovery of a deceased neonate found Sunday morning in the camping area at the Electric Forest Festival.
“Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance. If you were in the area and observed anything unusual, or if you have information that you believe may be relevant, we encourage you to come forward.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Michigan State Police @ http://michigan.gov/michtip.
“We appreciate the public’s cooperation and ask that people avoid speculation on social media out of respect for the investigation and those affected.”
Festival organizers also addressed the tragedy in a message shared on Instagram.
“Forest Family, it causes us so much pain to have to share this difficult news with you.
“The Michigan State Police continue to investigate this tragic event if you can assist in any way.
“HQ is heartbroken and knows that our Forest Family is as well.”
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