Kendal Calling Death Inquiry
Police Investigate Teenager's Death at Kendal Calling Festival, Appeal for Witnesses
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The incident occurred at approximately 2:13am on August 2, and police are seeking information from witnesses in specific festival areas to assist inquiries.
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Kendal Calling drew more than 40,000 attendees this year, highlighting the festival's large scale at Lowther Deer Park.
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On-site security and medical teams provided immediate assistance, with paramedics continuing emergency care at the scene before the teenager was pronounced dead.
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Kendal Calling issued a statement saying they are deeply saddened by the death and are supporting authorities with the investigation.
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The festival's lineup also featured acts beyond the two headliners, including Primal Scream, Biffy Clyro and Groove Armada.
A 17-year-old girl died after suffering a medical episode at Kendal Calling festival in Cumbria in the early hours of Sunday, August 2. Emergency responders gave her CPR at the scene, but she was pronounced dead despite their efforts, according to The Evening Standard.
The incident happened at around 2:13am near the Calling Out tent and Big Wheel area of the festival. Cumbria Police have launched an inquiry and are appealing for witnesses, Metro reported.
What Happened Inside the Festival That Night
On-site security and medical staff responded first and began CPR immediately. Paramedics then took over and continued emergency care. Despite all efforts, the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Yahoo News.
Police say the incident took place at approximately 2:13am. A group of women in the area raised the alarm and alerted responders. Officers are now actively trying to trace those women to speak with them as part of their inquiry, Metro reported.
Police Appeal for Witnesses in Specific Festival Zones
Cumbria Police are asking anyone who was near the Calling Out tent or the Big Wheel area around 2am on August 2 to come forward. The group of women who first raised the alarm are especially sought. Officers say all information, no matter how small, could help the investigation.
The girl's family has been told of her death and is being supported by specialist officers, The Yorkshire Post reported. Police say inquiries are ongoing and the circumstances of the death are still being reviewed.
Kendal Calling Drew Over 40,000 Fans to Lowther Deer Park
Kendal Calling is one of the UK's biggest festivals. This year it drew more than 40,000 attendees to Lowther Deer Park in Cumbria. The event is described as a large, family-friendly festival with multiple stages, according to Head Topics.
The 2025 lineup included Scissor Sisters, Wolf Alice, Primal Scream, Biffy Clyro, and Groove Armada. The Streets were headlining when the incident occurred near the Calling Out tent, Head Topics reported.
Festival Organisers Express Sadness and Back Inquiry
Kendal Calling issued a statement saying they are "deeply saddened" by the death. The organisers confirmed they are fully supporting authorities with the ongoing investigation. No further details about the girl's identity have been released, The Yorkshire Post reported.
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