One of the biggest celebrations of music, art and DIY costumes in the sun-drenched Black Rock Desert has turned into a nightmarish mudslide after torrential downpour took Burning Man festival by surprise.
Burning Man, the mega event known for its spectacular blend of art, music, celebrities and wacky DIY clothing, has left its attendees trapped in the flooding and mud over the weekend.
The Nevada desert experienced torrential rains that transformed its dusty terrain ready for festivities into clay, resulting in more than 70,000 festivalgoers becoming stranded until the landscape dries up. An exclusive celebration of art, music and DIY clothing, known as the Burning Man festival, has turned into a muddy nightmare due to torrential downpourWhile the complete details remain uncertain at this time, it has been reported that one participant has already lost their life due to circumstances “unrelated to the weather.”
Emergency responders were called to attend to a 40-year-old man on Friday but were unable to revive him, according to organizers, who did not offer additional information. The Pershing County Sheriff’s Office previously mentioned that they are conducting an investigation into this incident.Image credits:
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