Police found one newborn’s body in one portable restroom at the Electric Forest festival in Rothbury, Michigan, on the final night. The find forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of festival‑goers. People left in haste. State police have opened an investigation. The event kept running until staff were told of the incident. Organisers then worked with emergency teams to clear the site. The festival typically draws large crowds each year. officials stated the site was secured once the evacuation began. The case is now being handled by Michigan State Police. No further details have been released.
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Body of newborn found at Michigan music festival in Rothbury - The Detroit News
Body of newborn found at Michigan music festival in Rothbury The Detroit News
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Newborn Found Dead in Portable Restroom at Electric Forest Festival - edm.com
Newborn Found Dead in Portable Restroom at Electric Forest Festival edm.com
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Baby found dead in porta-potty at Electric Forest music festival - FOX 17 West Michigan News
Baby found dead in porta-potty at Electric Forest music festival FOX 17 West Michigan News
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Tens of thousands of festivalgoers forced to evacuate on final night of Electric Forest 2026 - MLive.com
Tens of thousands of festivalgoers forced to evacuate on final night of Electric Forest 2026 MLive.com
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Newborn found dead in portable restroom at Electric Forest festival - WILX
Newborn found dead in portable restroom at Electric Forest festival WILX