Burning Man has tragically resulted in the deaths of two attendees.
The annual festival announced that two individuals passed away during the desert arts event in Black Rock City, Nevada, over Labor Day weekend.
Craigh Mann, 60, “was found deceased by campmates in his camp” at 3 p.m. on September 5, according to organizers, who expressed in a statement, “Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the participant’s family, friends, campmates, and all those affected by this loss.”
Just one day earlier, an unidentified attendee died after being transported to a medical site for treatment.
“It is with heavy hearts,” organizers stated on September 4, “that Burning Man Project confirms a Black Rock City participant in his mid-50s experienced a medical emergency, immediately received lifesaving measures, and was transported to the onsite center for emergency care where he was pronounced deceased.”
The causes of death have not been disclosed.
In response to these tragedies, the festival announced that Black Rock Rangers are available to provide peer support, along with the Crisis Support team from Black Rock City’s Emergency Services Department for assistance.
