Authorities in Michigan are investigating after the body of a newborn baby was discovered inside a portable restroom at the Electric Forest music festival in Rothbury, marking a tragic incident that has shocked festivalgoers and prompted an appeal for witnesses to come forward.
According to the Michigan State Police, the newborn’s body was found Sunday morning in a portable restroom located within the festival’s camping area at the Double JJ Resort, where the annual Electric Forest music festival was being held. The discovery was made by an employee of the restroom servicing company while conducting routine maintenance.
Investigators have not released the identity or sex of the infant, nor have they disclosed the circumstances surrounding the death. Authorities said an autopsy will be conducted as part of the ongoing investigation, and additional information is expected to be released as the case develops. Officials have not announced any arrests or identified any suspects.
Michigan State Police are asking anyone who was in the camping area and may have witnessed unusual activity or possesses information relevant to the investigation to contact investigators. Officials also urged the public to avoid speculation while detectives work to determine exactly what occurred. Police have stated there is no known threat to the public.
Electric Forest organizers expressed their sorrow following the discovery, sharing a public statement acknowledging the heartbreaking incident and encouraging attendees to cooperate with investigators if they have any information that could assist the case. Organizers said they are devastated by the tragedy and extended their thoughts to everyone affected.
Electric Forest is one of the largest annual electronic music festivals in the United States, attracting tens of thousands of attendees each year to Rothbury. The 2026 festival took place over four days and featured performances from numerous electronic music artists before concluding Sunday.
The investigation into the newborn’s death remains active. Authorities have emphasized that the circumstances surrounding the incident have not yet been determined, and they are awaiting the results of the autopsy and additional investigative findings before releasing further details.
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