Second Attendee Dies at Burning Man 2026
The deaths come amid a tough week at Black Rock City marked by heavy rain, dust storms, injuries, evictions, arrests, and other disruptions. Second Attendee Dies at Burning Man 2026 Alex Krinsky
A second attendee has passed away at the recent Burning Man 2026 event in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, marking a difficult week for the festival. Craigh Mann, 60, was found dead by fellow campers at his camp around 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 5th. The cause of death has not been disclosed by Burning Man Project, but organizers expressed their condolences to the victim's family, friends, and campmates.
This comes two days after another participant, a man in his mid-50s, died following a medical emergency. Pershing County Sheriff Coroner Jerry Allen stated there were no signs of foul play, but a final cause of death is still pending. The deaths have occurred amidst heavy rain, dust storms, and other disruptions that plagued the festival.
Other incidents include the eviction of a Christian missionary camp for policy violations and a serious injury to an attendee who fell from a 55-foot Nest Tower. Authorities have also reported 34 arrests for drug-related offenses and one for domestic violence. In response to the fatalities, Burning Man organizers have made around-the-clock support resources available to affected attendees. The festival is set to conclude on September 7th.
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