A MAN has died after reportedly consuming a cocktail of drugs at the Strawberry Fields Music Festival at Tocumwal.
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About 12.45am on Sunday, the 24-year-old was taken to the medical tent at the festival by the banks of the Murray River.
Medical staff were told the man had taken various substances including GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate), MDMA and cocaine.
Shortly afterwards the man suffered a cardiac arrest and was treated by medical staff.
At 2.02am, he was pronounced dead.
Police are investigating the matter and a report will be produced for the coroner.
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Organisers released a statement "begging" people to think about their actions.
"We have implemented every single harm minimisation strategy that is legally available to us, run in-depth education campaigns on the dangers of drug use, and worked closely with all stakeholders to ensure we are in the best possible position to prevent and manage an incident like this," a spokesman said.
"However, we cannot control the choices of individual patrons.
"We are begging people to stop and think about the ramifications of their choices on their family and friends and to stay safe."
The spokesman said organisers were "completely devastated by the news".
"We would like to send our sincere condolences to his family and friends during this distressing and terribly sad time."
