Teenage girl dies at Kendal Calling festival
Emergency responders gave CPR before the 17-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene, and police are appealing for witnesses.
- A 17-year-old girl died following a medical episode at the Kendal Calling music festival in Lowther Deer Park near Penrith. Emergency services were called to the site at 2:13am.
- A Kendal Calling spokesperson said on-site security and medical teams immediately attended to the individual. Paramedics provided emergency care at the scene, including the administration of CPR, despite efforts to save her life.
- Cumbria Police are appealing for witnesses who were near the 'Calling Out' tent or the 'Big Wheel' at around 2:00am on August 2, 2026. Officers are particularly keen to speak with a group of women who alerted first responders.
- Specialist officers are supporting the teenager's family following the tragedy. Anyone with information can contact police at 101, quoting incident number 26 of August 2, 2026, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
- The Lake District music festival, which began on Thursday, continued operations with headliners Biffy Clyro performing Saturday night and Wolf Alice and Primal Scream scheduled for the weekend.
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17-year-old dies at Kendal Calling festival
A 17-year-old girl has tragically died at Kendal Calling festival at Lowther Deer Park, Cumbria. Police have confirmed that emergency services were called to the scene at around 2:15am local time on August 2nd. Though first responders attempted to resuscitate the festival-goer with CPR, the teenager was unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene. An official statement shared, “Her family have been informed and are being supported by specialist o…
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