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A performance at Electric Forest Festival in 2014. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images The body of a newborn was discovered in a portable toilet at the Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury, Michigan this weekend.
According to the Michigan State Police, an employee of the restroom vending company discovered the body “during routine maintenance” on Sunday morning (June 28). The portable toilet was located on the festival’s campgrounds.
Police said the investigation remains ongoing and asked for the public’s assistance. “If you were in the area and observed anything unusual, or if you have information that you believe may be relevant, we encourage you to come forward,” the MSP said. “We appreciate the public’s cooperation and ask that people avoid speculation on social media out of respect for the investigation and those affected.”
On Facebook Sunday night, Electric Forest organizers shared the MSP’s statement, adding, “HQ is heartbroken and knows that our Forest Family is as well.” (Reps for the festival did not immediately return a request for further comment.)
