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Baby found dead in portable restroom at Electric Forest music festival
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Scripps News Group , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The baby's body was found in the camping area of the festival. A tragic incident occurred at the Electric Forest music festival in Michigan.
A tragic incident occurred at the Electric Forest music festival in Michigan. A newborn baby was found dead in a portable restroom. The discovery was made by an employee of the restroom vending company during routine maintenance on Sunday morning.
The baby's body was found in the camping area of the festival. Michigan State Police are investigating the incident. Details about the circumstances surrounding the baby's death are not available in this report.
For more information, readers can refer to the original report from Michigan State Police and other sources, such as KXXV News, which may provide further updates as the investigation unfolds.
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Category: safety Published: June 29, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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