Burning Man attendee reported missing days after man found dead in 'pool of blood'
A man who attended the Burning Man festival has been reported as missing.
Russian national Vadim Kruglov, 37, was last seen on 29 August, according to an Instagram post shared by his friend. He was said to have attended the infamous Burning Man festival , in Nevada, on 24 August.
Sofiia Shcherbakova, who attended Burning Man with Kruglov, said on Instagram that 'his tent and belongings were left at camp, but he never returned'.
"He has not been in contact since," Sofiia added.
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"Please share this information widely. If anyone has seen Vadim or has any information, please let us know."
She said: "We are very concerned and hope he will be found soon."
LADbible Group has contacted Pershing County Sheriff’s Office and Burning Man Festival for comment.
It comes after a man was found dead in a 'pool of blood' at the festival on 30 August.
The Pershing County Sheriff’s Office said a festival-goer noticed 'a male subject lying in a pool of blood'.
"We are specifically looking to identify the white male adult decedent who is between the ages of 35 and 40, approximately 6 feet tall and 200 lbs, with short brown hair and facial hair," they said in a statement.
"We are also currently seeking information regarding any suspect identifiers for any person who would commit such a heinous crime against another human being.
"At this time, no information is too small to disregard, so do not hesitate to contact my office."
A spokesperson for the festival noted that 'the safety and well-being of our community are paramount' and requested for people not to interfere with the investigation.
"Burning Man is cooperating with law enforcement. The investigation is ongoing and the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office will be the primary source of further information," they said.
"If you are in Black Rock City, do not interfere with law enforcement activity. The safety and well-being of our community are paramount."
Steve and Naomi Gershik, who attended this year's festival, told Newsweek: "No one heard about this death until it came out in the news yesterday. It's very sad."
Burning Man festival is a week-long music and art festival that takes place at a pop-up venue known as Black Rock City in the Nevada desert every year, attracting between 70,000 and 80,000 people to the temporary city annually. The festival does not have billed headliners, but instead focuses on 'community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance'.
The festival is known for burning a large wooden effigy of a man on the closing 'Labor Day' weekend, which is said to be a symbol of creativity and rebirth. This year, the festival was held from 24 August to 1 September.
Anish Vij