Man is found dead at annual Burning Man festival in Nevada, a sheriff's office says

"RENO, Nevada (AP) - A man found dead in a pool of blood is being investigated as a homicide at the annual Burning Man art and music festival in the northwestern Nevada desert, authorities say. Authorities were alerted about the man Saturday at the gathering in the Black Rock Desert about 110 miles north of Reno. Deputies along with rangers from the Bureau of Land Management responded"

"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."

"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."

A man was found dead in a pool of blood at Burning Man in the Black Rock Desert, about 110 miles north of Reno. Deputies and Bureau of Land Management rangers found a single white adult male, obviously deceased. Investigators interviewed participants, cordoned off a perimeter in Black Rock City and sent the body to a medical examiner. The identity is unknown; authorities are treating the death as a homicide that appears isolated. Burning Man officials are cooperating with law enforcement, asked attendees not to interfere and said crisis support and free Wi‑Fi are available. The event draws tens of thousands for camping, performances and the burning of a large effigy.

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