Following the announcement of a tragic death on the first day of Burning Man 2024, the Pershing County Sheriff's Office has released the identity of the victim.
Authorities on Monday identified the deceased as Kendra Frazer, a 39-year-old woman. She was pronounced dead on Sunday, August 25, after emergency services personnel at the scene responded to a report of an “unconscious person” at 11:29 a.m. and unsuccessfully performed life-saving measures at the scene.
The cause of Frazer's death, which occurred before the official start of Burning Man, is under investigation. His next of kin have been notified.
“The cause and manner of Kendra's death are still pending the results of the autopsy and toxicology test,” Sheriff Jerry Allen said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Kendra's family and friends.”
“Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends affected by this loss,” added a statement Posted by Burning Man Project, the nonprofit that produces the annual gathering in Black Rock City.
Burning Man Project says its Black Rock Rangers (the veteran Burners who assist participants and staff throughout the event) are available to provide peer support services at the Ranger Headquarters (5:45 and Esplanade) and at the Outposts (behind the 3:00 and 9:00 plazas). The same applies to Burning Man’s Emergency Services Department crisis support team, who can be reached at the ESD stations located at 5:15 and Esplanade and behind the 3:00 and 9:00 plazas.
Organizers expect more than 70,000 people to attend this year's event on the playa. Burning Man began on Sunday, August 25, and will conclude on Monday, September 2.
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