The man, in his 50s, died while attending the desert event on Sept. 3

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A man died at Burning Man on Sept. 3

The individual, in his 50s, suffered a “medical emergency,” event organizers announced

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the participant’s family, friends and those affected by this loss,” Burning Man said in a statement

A Burning Man attendee has died.

The individual, a man in his 50s, suffered a “medical emergency” while attending the festival on Thursday, Sept. 3, event organizers announced in a statement. (The attendee’s identity is being withheld until his family has been notified.)

“It is with heavy hearts that…

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