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.
Overview
- 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.