Leon Reece was found unresponsive at around 6:24 p.m. Friday while the festival was experiencing heavy rains, Pershing County Sheriff Jerry Allen said in a statement Monday night.
Authorities have previously said Reece’s death appeared unrelated to the weather, but Allen said that the stormy conditions delayed efforts to send help.
“Due to the unusual rain event happening on the Playa, access to the area and investigative efforts were delayed. He said deputies at the scene interviewed witnesses and medical responders but were unable to immediately determine Reece’s cause of death.Allen also used his statement to deny rumors about Ebola spreading on the campsite.
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