Death result from controversial Rave Concert on Chemehuevi Reservation

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Labor Day 2001:
Deaths result from controversial
Rave Concert on the
Chemehuevi Reservation

       Lake Havasu City's neighbor across the lake, the Chemehuevi Indian Reservation, hosted a Labor Day Rave Concert, despite urging by California officials to cancel the event.
       Many have questioned the Tribe's judgment in promoting an event which is often associated with heavy drug use, and due to the unique location, held the potential for serious problems.
       Havasu, whose summer heat was still well over 100 degrees during the event weekend, could easily pose serious dehydration problems for careless concert goers. The remote location of the event and limited resources does not provide easy access for emergency services.
       Unfortunately the event ended with several deaths, injuries and many arrests. 

Havasu Magazine 2001