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Baby found dead in portable restroom at Electric Forest music festival
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· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information can be found through Michigan State Police or other local news sources, such as WXYZ Channel 7.
A newborn baby was found dead at the Electric Forest music festival in Rothbury. The baby's body was discovered in a portable restroom in the camping area. An employee of the company that services the restrooms made the discovery during a routine maintenance check on Sunday morning.
Michigan State Police are investigating the incident. Details about the circumstances surrounding the baby's death are not available in this report. Further information can be found through Michigan State Police or other local news sources, such as WXYZ Channel 7.
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Category: safety Published: June 29, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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