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UPDATE 2: Police identify woman who died at Rock Fest

Cadott (Press Release) - On July 20, 2012 an autopsy was performed on Joann Helene Caldwell, 38, of 435 McMillan Street, Marquette, Michigan. 

At this time the cause of death has not been determined. Further testing and the results of those findings will be released when available. 

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Cadott (WQOW) - The death of a woman at Rock Fest is being investigated in Chippewa County.

The 38-year-old woman was from Marquette, Michigan.  The sheriffs department says her husband found her unresponsive in their camper shortly before 10:00 AM on Thursday. Paramedics who are stationed at the music festival were not able to revive her.  Nearby campers told detectives the couple started setting up their campsite late Wednesday night and that they did not hear or see anything out of the ordinary.

"There is no sign of foul play at this time. Investigators had investigated the scene pretty thoroughly and are still interviewing people," says Lt. Chad Holum, Chippewa County Sheriff's Office.

Investigators say the woman did have possible health issues that may have contributed to her death.  An autopsy will be done Friday.

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Update: Chippewa Valley Music Festival officials say the woman was found in her camper. They believe the death is from natural causes, but law enforcement is still investigating.  

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Chippewa County (WQOW) - Chippewa County sheriffs officials are investigating the death of a woman who's body was discovered Thursday morning on the grounds of Rock Fest in Cadott.

The sheriffs department says EMS crews were called to the south campground shortly before 10 a.m. Thursday on a report of an unresponsive female. They were unable to revive the 38-year-old woman. No other information is being released at this time.

Rock Fest begins Thursday and runs through Sunday.

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