Teenager Dies at Kendal Calling Festival
Police appeal for witnesses after 17-year-old suffers medical episode at Lowther Deer Park event.
Sarah Connor
A 17-year-old girl died after a medical episode at the Kendal Calling music festival.
Police and paramedics converged on the Kendal Calling festival site at Lowther Deer Park at 2:13 am on Sunday, responding to reports of a medical episode.
Emergency care was provided at the scene; the teenager was pronounced dead despite these efforts.
Her family received notification of the tragic loss; specialist officers currently provide support to them.
Cumbria Constabulary launched an investigation into the death, appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Officers are particularly keen to speak with a group of women who alerted first responders to the girl after becoming concerned for her welfare, a Cumbria Police spokesperson confirmed.
The investigation focuses on the 'Calling Out' tent and the 'Big Wheel' area around 2:00 am, with Kendal Calling festival organizers fully cooperating with the ongoing police inquiry.
As soon as the individual became unwell, they were immediately attended to by our on-site security and medical teams.
A Kendal Calling spokesperson stated, "As soon as the individual became unwell, they were immediately attended to by our on-site security and medical teams."
The spokesperson further confirmed, "Paramedics and medical personnel provided emergency care at the scene and did everything they could to help."
The festival, hosting over 40,000 people, continued despite the tragic incident.
Historically, Kendal Calling has drawn attendees from across the nation to Lowther Deer Park, featuring acts such as Wolf Alice, Biffy Clyro, Primal Scream, Scissor Sisters, and The Libertines.
The immediate response from both festival staff and emergency services underscores the critical importance of rapid intervention in large-scale public gatherings.
Stakeholders, including festival-goers and local authorities, will closely watch the investigation's progress, seeking insights into safety protocols.
Public pressure mounts for transparency regarding event medical provisions and emergency response capabilities at such large-scale events.
Organisers must balance entertainment with stringent safety measures, a constant tension in the industry landscape.
Future events will undoubtedly face increased scrutiny regarding medical provisions and emergency response capabilities following this tragedy.
The team at Kendal Calling are deeply saddened by the passing of a festival attendee in the early hours of Sunday morning following a medical episode. We extend our deepest sympathies to the individual's family, friends and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.
Kendal Calling expressed profound sorrow; a spokesperson stated, "The team at Kendal Calling are deeply saddened by the passing of a festival attendee in the early hours of Sunday morning following a medical episode."
They added, "We extend our deepest sympathies to the individual's family, friends and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time."
The festival confirmed, "We are supporting the relevant authorities and will continue to assist them with their investigation."
Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding her death are ongoing, with police particularly interested in speaking with those who first raised concerns.
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