Bonnaroo Music Festival kicked f this weekend, beginning Thursday with a headlining set from Grand Ole Opry as well as sets from Space Jesus b2b Eprom b2b Shlump, 12th Planet, Hekler, and more. It continued Friday and Saturday with headlining sets from Phish, Childish Gambino, Post Malone, and Odesza. Unfortunately, one attendee has been found dead before the festival has concluded.
A 27-year-old man died Saturday in one the campgrounds at the Bonnaroo music festival, concert organizers said. The victim, who had been camping with his father, was found unresponsive but breathing. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The festival EMS team reportedly responded to the call within minutes and administered CPR, which was unfortunately ultimately unsuccessful.
“We understand that he had an underlying medical condition and that, unfortunately, he has died,” Ann Ewing, a spokeswoman for Kaleidoscope Media representing the festival told the Manchester Times. “We have no further information at this time.”
The victim’s cause death was not immediately known. Organizers and the Cfee County Sheriff’s Office are not releasing additional information about the death, including the man’s identity.