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Teen Dies at Kendal Calling Festival; Police Seek Witnesses

8/3/2026

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A 17-year-old girl died after a medical episode at Kendal Calling festival at 02:15 BST Sunday.
Cumbria Police confirmed she died at the scene and that her family had been notified.
Police asked the public not to speculate, warning it could affect the family.
Police are seeking anyone near the Calling Out tent and the Big Wheel when she died, especially a group of women who alerted first responders.

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Story summary

A 17-year-old girl died after a medical episode at Kendal Calling festival at 02:15 BST Sunday.
Cumbria Police confirmed she died at the scene and that her family had been notified.
Police asked the public not to speculate, warning it could affect the family.
Police are seeking anyone near the Calling Out tent and the Big Wheel when she died, especially a group of women who alerted first responders.