Authorities are investigating a distressing incident where the body of a newborn baby was discovered abandoned in a portable toilet at a music festival in the United States. The tragic finding took place at the Electric Forest festival in Rothbury, Michigan, during routine maintenance on Sunday morning.

The Michigan State Police have launched a thorough probe into the matter and have urged the public for any relevant information or observations that could assist in the investigation. They emphasized the importance of avoiding speculation on social media out of respect for the ongoing inquiry and those affected by the heartbreaking discovery.

The festival organizers, Electric Forest, expressed their deep sorrow over the situation and reiterated their cooperation with the authorities in the investigation. The festival, which featured headliners like Illenium and Kaskade, concluded on Sunday night after facing weather-related challenges that led to the evacuation of attendees.

Rothbury, where the festival took place, is located approximately 61 miles northwest of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Police are actively seeking any information from individuals that may aid in shedding light on this tragic event.