Emergency services were called to the Kendal Calling festival site at 2:13am on Sunday after receiving reports that a 17-year-old girl was experiencing a medical episode. Despite paramedics performing CPR, the girl was sadly declared dead at the scene.
Specialist officers are providing support to the girl's family, who have been notified, police confirmed. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death is under way.
Witness appeal
Detectives are appealing for witnesses who were near the "Calling Out" tent and the "Big Wheel" at the Kendal Calling venue at approximately 2:00am. They are particularly keen to trace a group of women who raised the alarm with first responders after becoming worried about the girl's condition.
Festival statement
A Kendal Calling spokesperson said they were "deeply saddened" by the news and are supporting authorities with their investigation. "As soon as the individual became unwell, they were immediately attended to by our on-site security and medical teams," they said. "Paramedics and medical personnel provided emergency care at the scene and did everything they could to help."
About the festival
More than 40,000 people were in attendance at the festival site this year, which includes headliners such as Wolf Alice, Primal Scream, Biffy Clyro, Scissor Sisters and Groove Armada. The family-friendly festival also has a number of other stages and tents featuring DJs, comedy and cinema, as well as an area just for children named Kids Calling.
