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Authorities were alerted about the man Saturday at the gathering
in the Black Rock Desert about 110 miles (175 kilometers) north
of Reno.
Deputies along with rangers from the Bureau of Land Management
responded and “found a single white adult male lying on the
ground, obviously deceased,” the Pershing County Sheriff’s
Office said in a statement Sunday.
The investigation has included interviewing several participants
and cordoning off a perimeter in the area where the body was
found in the makeshift encampment called Black Rock City. The
identity of the dead male was not immediately known, the
sheriff’s office said. No other information was released.
The body was taken to a medical examiner's office.
The Pershing County Sheriff’s Office said it appears to be a
singular crime but urged everyone at the festival to be vigilant
of their surroundings and acquaintances. The festival ends on
Monday.
Burning Man officials said in a statement that they are
cooperating with law enforcement and asked participants in Black
Rock City to not interfere with their investigation.
“The safety and well-being of our community are paramount,” the
statement said. It noted that support services, including a
crisis support team, are available and participants have access
to free Wi-Fi If they need to communicate with loved ones.
The annual gathering in the Black Rock Desert attracts tens of
thousands of artists, musicians and activists each year for a
mix of wilderness camping and avant-garde performances,
highlighted by the burning of a large wooden effigy of a man.
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