We were saddened to see the death of a 32-year-old female attendee on the first day of the festival. Now comes word from The Associated Press that a second Bonnaroo attendee, 24-year-old Christopher William Yoder of Raleigh, N.C., died on the last day of the festival. From AP:

Coffee County Sheriff Stephen M. Graves said Monday 24-year-old Christopher William Yoder of Raleigh, N.C., died of hyperthermia early Sunday after being airlifted from the festival to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. Graves said he is awaiting toxicology reports.

Bonnaroo organizers released a statement saying, "The safety of our patrons is our No. 1 concern, and we are deeply saddened by this."

The New York Times points out

that, over Bonnaroo's 10 installments, "eight other people have died from causes including heat stroke, drug overdoses and injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents."

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