"A deputy with the Pershing County Sheriff's Office was flagged down by a participant who found the man's body at a campsite "lying in a pool of blood," said a news release shared with SFGATE on Sunday. At approximately 9:14 p.m., authorities discovered "a single white adult male lying on the ground, obviously deceased." Bureau of Land Management staff and the Burning Man Project's Black Rock rangers created a perimeter around the area"
"In a statement, Burning Man Project staff said they were cooperating with the investigation and discouraged people on the playa from interfering with police activity. They also shared resources for participants, including how to access public WiFi if they need to contact loved ones and where to find the emergency services department's crisis support team. "The safety and well-being of our community are paramount," the statement read."
A man was found dead at Burning Man in a suspected homicide after a participant discovered his body at a campsite lying in a pool of blood. Authorities arrived at approximately 9:14 p.m. and identified a single white adult male who was obviously deceased. Bureau of Land Management staff and Black Rock rangers secured the area while forensic teams collected evidence and interviewed nearby individuals. The body was transported to the Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office. Burning Man Project staff cooperated with investigators, discouraged interference, offered participant resources and crisis support, and urged vigilance while heavy law enforcement remains on scene.
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