Authorities are investigating a death at the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert as thousands of people remain trapped on site after heavy rains inundated the area and created thick, ankle-deep mud which sticks to campers’ shoes and vehicle tires.

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Attendees were told to shelter in place in the Black Rock Desert and conserve food, water and fuel after a rainstorm swamped the area, forcing officials to halt any entering or leaving of the festival. michael-laugh

“A little over 70,000 people,” remained stranded Saturday, Sgt. Nathan Carmichael, with the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office, told CNN Sunday morning. Some people have left the site by walking out but “most of the RVs are stuck in place,” he said. farquaad-point

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    • Frank [he/him, he/him]
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      1 year ago

      The scale of it allows for some really impressive art projects you probably wouldn't see anywhere else. There are a lot of genuinely cool people out there. There's just a lot of really, relaly uncool people too. And it's like the mass center of the universe for crypto-eugenicist individuality and psuedo-spiritualism.

    • batsforpeace [any, any]
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      1 year ago

      I think the Burning Man event in particular was taken over by rich tech bros who by attending want to be seen by others as zen like, spiritual, and hip. There must be other outdoor gatherings with a more authentic vibe though, and who knows some might even have a groovy dope ass bear in attendance.