One Dead At This Year's Electric Daisy Carnival In Las Vegas

In Las Vegas, another addition to a number of deaths at the Electric Daisy Carnival has been reported at the music festival's second night this year.

Police has refused to disclose the identity of the recently deceased until his relatives have been informed.

This tragedy happened during the three-day Electric Daisy Carnival, which is said to be the largest music festival outside Europe, ABC reports.

Featuring electronic music by world-famous artists, almost 30 carnival rides, a number of performers in costumes, art installations, and food trucks, the EDC is annually attended by about 135,000 people every night.

"We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the man who passed away. The health and safety of our fans is Insomniac's first priority and we take every measure to create a safe environment," event organizers at Insomniac wrote in their statement. "While the cause of this tragedy will take some time to determine, we ask that you keep his loved ones in your thoughts and prayers."

The Electric Daisy Carnival started in a warehouse in Los Angeles in 1997 and has traveled across the U.S., Mexico and the U.K.

In Dallas, Texas, one death in 2010 and two in 2011 were reported at the EDC. Another person also died in 2011, when fifteen-year-old Sasha Rodriguez was overdosed in ecstasy.

In 2012, two ecstasy-related deaths were also reported after 22-year-old Emily McCaughan fell from the 27th floor of the Circus Circus Hotel-Casino. 31-year-old Olivier Hennessey was also high on drugs when he was hit by a truck while leaving the event.

"Tonight and every night, we ask all of our fans to take care of themselves and one another," Insomniac pointed out in their statement.

This year, 26 were arrested for felony drug charges on the second night. One was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, 8 for misdemeanor, 2 for gross misdemeanor, and 5 for misdemeanor citations.

A total of 69 people were asked to leave the event area.

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