16-year-old Stray Kids fan dies before concert in Argentina
In Argentina, a 16-year-old fan of the group Stray Kids died at the San Isidro Racecourse near Buenos Aires after feeling unwell before entering the Straycity festival concert. As The Korea Herald reports, organizers said in a message to attendees that the medical emergency occurred on September 14.
Assistance at the venue
Emergency service workers provided assistance to the teenager at the concert venue. She was then taken to San Isidro Central Hospital, located approximately 400 meters from the racecourse.
Doctors attempted to resuscitate the girl, but later pronounced her dead after cardiorespiratory arrest. According to the Argentine outlet La Nacion, a preliminary autopsy indicated that the death may have been related to non-traumatic heart failure and likely had natural causes.
Samples were collected for additional forensic examinations. The exact cause of death and the circumstances of the girl's deteriorating health are still being established.
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Organizers' reaction
Concert promoter DF Entertainment expressed condolences to the deceased's family and loved ones, also reporting that it was in contact with the family and cooperating with the relevant authorities.
Local authorities said that medical and emergency services for large-scale events had been arranged for the event, including ambulances, rescue workers, Red Cross personnel, hydration stations, and a medical support plan approved by municipal medics. According to the authorities, the preparedness of these measures was also checked before the event.
The following day, organizers displayed messages in Spanish and English on screens at the venue in memory of the girl and asked attendees to honor her with a minute of silence. The performances in San Isidro marked Stray Kids' first visit to Argentina.
