Gympie Muster tragedy as 59-year-old man dies

It was a devastating start to the highly anticipated return of the Gympie Music Muster, and new details have now emerged about the frantic battle to save the life of a 59-year-old man on Wednesday night. Read the latest:

New details surrounding the death of a 59-year-old man at the 2022 Gympie Music Muster emerged on Friday.

Emergency crews, including critical and advanced care paramedics, were called to a section of the extensive campgrounds about 9.15pm on Wednesday after the man reportedly had a heart attack.

It is reported paramedics performed CPR on the man for more than an hour, but he passed away at the scene.

The man, who reportedly had a known heart condition and was feeling unwell when he travelled to the Muster, was accompanied by his wife throughout the ordeal, a spokeswoman said.

The RACQ Careflight helicopter was called to airlift the man out, but he died before he could be taken to hospital.

The 2022 Gympie Muster (captured here by Benny Constable) was struck by tragedy following the death of a 59-year-old patron on Wednesday night, August 24, 2022.

Thousands of people were already at the Muster on Wednesday, while thousands more poured through the gate ahead of the official start of the festival on Thursday evening.

A Muster spokesperson said staff were in contact with the 59-year-old man’s family and extended their sincere condolences to loved ones.

This article has been edited to address an incorrect quote.