Dead Baby Found in Electric Forest Bathroom
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- A deceased newborn baby was discovered in a restroom at the Electric Forest music festival in Rothbury, Michigan, on Sunday morning by a restroom vending company employee during routine maintenance.
- The baby was identified as a "neonate," meaning 4 weeks old or younger, though the exact age is unclear.
- Michigan State Police are investigating the incident, stating there is no known threat to the public, and are seeking information from anyone who may assist in the investigation.
- Electric Forest organizers expressed heartbreak over the tragic event in a social media post and urged attendees to help if possible.
- The festival, held annually at Double JJ Resort, attracts about 50,000 people and features EDM and jam band performances; it has been running since 2011 with a two-year pandemic hiatus.
