NewsUK NewsThe young girl was pronounced dead at the scene following a medical episode at Kendal Calling music festival10:39, 02 Aug 2026Updated 10:46, 02 Aug 2026A 17-year-old girl has tragically passed away after suffering a 'medical episode' at the Kendal Calling music festival in Cumbria.‌Police and paramedics were called to the festival site at 2:13am on Sunday following reports the girl was suffering an episode. Yet despite the best efforts of emergency responders, including the administration of CPR, the girl was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.‌The girl’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, police said.‌Enquiries into the girl's death are ongoing, with officers keen to speak to anyone in the area of the ‘Calling Out’ tent and the ‘Big Wheel’ within the Kendal Calling site at around 2:00amPolice have said they are also particularly keen to speak with a group of women who alerted first responders to the girl after becoming concerned for her welfare.‌A Kendal Calling spokesperson said they were "deeply saddened" by news of the girl's death, and that they are supporting authorities with their investigation."As soon as the individual became unwell, they were immediately attended to by our on-site security and medical teams.," they wrote."Paramedics and medical personnel provided emergency care at the scene and did everything they could to help."Article continues belowThis is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Cumbria Police