3,500 Attend Aveyron Rave Party Despite Severe Cold

Authorities report no major incidents as organizers and civil protection ensure safety during freezing New Year's celebration.

The rave party took place in a disused quarry in La Couvertoirade, Aveyron, attracting 3,500 participants by New Year's Day.
Temperatures dropped to -5°C, with a wind chill of -9°C, prompting a cold weather advisory from Météo France.
Authorities worked with organizers to implement safety measures, including patrols to prevent hypothermia among attendees.
Civil protection and gendarmes were present to monitor the event, which saw a few minor medical evacuations but no serious incidents.
Organizers committed to ending the event and turning off the music by Wednesday evening, as participants began to leave gradually.