Police are investigating after a newborn baby was found deceased in a portable toilet at the Electric Forest festival in Rothbury, Michigan.
An employee of the restroom vending company discovered the child in a porta‑potty in the festival’s camping area on Sunday morning during routine maintenance, according to local news outlet WZZM. Michigan State Police described the baby as a “neonate,” meaning an infant four weeks old or younger.
Michigan State Police urged anyone who observed anything unusual or possesses relevant information to come forward. “We appreciate the public’s cooperation and ask that people avoid speculation on social media out of respect for the investigation and those affected,” the agency told reporters. Members of the public are asked to share tips here.
Festival organizers posted on social media, saying, “Forest Family, it causes us so much pain to have to share this difficult news with you. HQ is heartbroken and knows that our Forest Family is as well.” They urged people to cooperate with the police investigation.


