Infant's Body Found at Michigan Electronic Music Festival Sparks Investigation

An infant's body was discovered in a restroom at the Electric Forest music festival in Rothbury, Michigan, on Sunday. A cleaning worker found the newborn, estimated to be four weeks old or younger, in the camping area restrooms of the four-day electronic music event. Michigan police have launched an investigation into the incident but stated there is no known threat to the public. Authorities have urged anyone with relevant information to come forward to assist with the inquiry.

Festival organizers expressed deep sorrow in a public statement, calling the event tragic and asking for community support during the ongoing investigation. Electric Forest, which began in 2011, annually attracts around 50,000 attendees to a rural area northwest of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The festival features numerous DJs and bands primarily in the EDM and jam band genres and is held at a local resort venue.