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Teenager dies at Rock Ness festival

Published Monday, Jun 9 2008, 10:33 BST | By Alex Fletcher
Teenager Ryan Munro died while attending Scotland's Rock Ness festival at the weekend.

The 18-year-old was found unconscious by Red Cross staff at the front of the main stage. He was taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, where he passed away.

A police spokesperson told the BBC: "The youth was removed unconscious by first aiders from the front of the main stage at about 1430 BST on Saturday.

"He was treated at the A&E field hospital here by a consultant and taken to hospital where sadly he died.

"Any death in any set of circumstances is tragic and we have been extremely saddened by it. Our condolences must go out to the family of the youth involved."

Rock Ness played host to thousands of music fans across the weekend and featured acts including Fatboy Slim, Razorlight and The View.

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