Nevada: ‘Burning Man’ Flooding Leaves 1 Dead and 70,000 Stranded; Chris Rock and Diplo Rescued

Comedian Chris Rock and DJ Diplo found themselves in an unexpected adventure at Nevada's Burning Man, where they had to navigate through challenging circumstances to escape the desert festival.

Rock, 58, and Diplo, 44, trekked for six miles through muddy terrain before catching a ride with a generous fan who offered them space in the back of his pickup truck, according to Fox News.

Diplo captured their escapade in a video shared on Instagram, revealing the two celebrities and a group of people huddled together in the truck.

"A fan offered Chris Rock and I a ride out of Burning Man in the back of a pickup. After walking six miles through the mud... all Chris could think about was a f---ing cold brew," Diplo captioned, shedding light on their unexpected journey:

Later, Diplo updated his Instagram Story with footage of himself walking barefoot towards a plane and a photo of himself on board.

He expressed his gratitude for making it out of Burning Man and the prevailing belief that they wouldn't reach Washington, D.C., in time for his scheduled DJ performance that night.

Burning Man Death Under Investigation

A tragic incident at the Burning Man festival in northern Nevada prompted local authorities to launch an investigation, while adverse weather conditions added to the challenging situation, NBC News reported.

The Pershing County Sheriff's Office disclosed the death, emphasizing that it occurred during the festival's ongoing rain and mud conditions.

However, details about the individual's identity and the incident's circumstances remained limited.

"As this death is still under investigation, there is no further information available at this time," the sheriff's office acknowledged in an official statement.

The festival, which had been underway, now faces significant disruptions, and organizers were primarily focused on ensuring the safe departure of attendees.

Initially, the sheriff's agency had indicated that attendees were free to leave the festival despite a lockdown on incoming vehicles.

However, they later supported the organizers' recommendation for all 70,000 participants to shelter in place due to the ongoing challenges, cautioning against vehicle movement that might damage the Playa surface.

The tragic incident cast a somber shadow over the event, prompting a pause in festivities as authorities worked to determine the circumstances of the death and ensure the safety of those in attendance.

Burning Man Organizers Provide Assistance

In response to the challenging conditions at the Burning Man festival, organizers have taken proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of attendees, per CNN.

Mobile cell trailers are strategically placed, and the festival's Wi-Fi system is configured to provide public access.

Additionally, buses are being deployed to transport individuals who may choose to leave the festival grounds and travel to nearby Gerlach, with the ultimate destination being Reno.

It is important to note that this operation may not run continuously, as clarified in a statement on the festival's website.

To address potential medical and other urgent situations, organizers are mobilizing four-wheel-drive vehicles equipped with all-terrain tires, facilitating the swift transport of individuals in need to paved roads.

The Pershing County Sheriff's Office reported attendees making their way to a main road and awaiting transportation from festival organizers.

The community spirit of Burning Man has shone through during this challenging period, with resources from across northern Nevada being enlisted to aid those with medical requirements on the event grounds.

Organizers emphasized the festival's ethos of self-sufficiency, as participants come prepared with everything necessary for their survival, including contingencies for adverse weather events.

Highlighting their proactive approach to safety, organizers mentioned prior tabletop drills for such situations and their continuous dedication to ensuring the well-being of participants, particularly as they plan for the Exodus phase of the event.

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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