Burning Man exodus begins as swamp conditions improve
Burning Man exodus begins as swamp conditions improve
Image source, ReutersBy David Willis and Kathryn ArmstrongBBC News, Burning Man in Nevada and London
Organizers have given the green light to a large number of revelers to leave the Burning Man festival in Nevada after the humid conditions eased.
They said people could start leaving the desert site at noon (19:00 GMT) but suggested waiting until Tuesday to avoid traffic jams.
Heavy rain had created a mud bath. Of some 72,000 people stranded, 62,000 were still there at midday.
Organizers also said a man's death on Friday was unrelated to weather conditions.
Emergency services were called to help the man, believed to be in his 40s, but he could not be revived, they said. noted. The local sheriff's office announced earlier that it was investigating.
Burning Man festival-goers in mud mood
The traditional finale of the event - the burning of an effigy - has been postponed to Monday evening.
Image source, ReutersBy David Willis and Kathryn ArmstrongBBC News, Burning Man in Nevada and London
Organizers have given the green light to a large number of revelers to leave the Burning Man festival in Nevada after the humid conditions eased.
They said people could start leaving the desert site at noon (19:00 GMT) but suggested waiting until Tuesday to avoid traffic jams.
Heavy rain had created a mud bath. Of some 72,000 people stranded, 62,000 were still there at midday.
Organizers also said a man's death on Friday was unrelated to weather conditions.
Emergency services were called to help the man, believed to be in his 40s, but he could not be revived, they said. noted. The local sheriff's office announced earlier that it was investigating.
Burning Man festival-goers in mud mood
The traditional finale of the event - the burning of an effigy - has been postponed to Monday evening.
Image source, Reuters
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