{
    "title": "Festivalgoer passes away following medical emergency at Graspop Metal Meeting",
    "modified_at": "2026-06-18 08:24:32",
    "published_at": "2026-06-18 08:30:00",
    "url": "https://press.graspop.be/festivalgoer-passes-away-following-medical-emergency-at-graspop-metal-meeting",
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    "body": "<p>It is with great sadness that we report that a 47-year-old man passed away in the hospital this morning after he became unwell at Camping Boneyard.</p><p>Emergency services responded swiftly thanks to the Graspop Metal Meeting MUG team, which remains on standby 24 hours a day throughout the festival to provide rapid medical assistance. Through the efficient cooperation of the camping crew, security staff, the Red Cross and the medical services, immediate intervention was possible.</p><p>Despite the prompt and professional medical care he received, the man later passed away in the hospital. All indications point to natural causes.</p><p>We would like to sincerely thank all crew members and emergency responders involved for their assistance and their swift, professional efforts.</p><p>On behalf of the entire Graspop Metal Meeting family, we extend our deepest condolences and send our love and support to his family, friends and loved ones.</p><p>Anyone in need of support or someone to talk to can contact the We Care A Lot team through the GMM app or visit their stand on the festival grounds.</p><p><strong>Stay safe, stay metal</strong>.</p><hr /><p><u>Note for the editorial team, not for publication:</u></p><p>For more information, you can always contact Kaat Bosch, GMM spokesperson at <a href=\"mailto:press@gmm.be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">press@gmm.be</a> </p><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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