After ingesting frog venom at a spiritual cleansing retreat, an actress passes away.
Mexican actress Marcela Alcázar Rodríguez, 33, died after ingesting Amazonian frog venom during a cleansing ritual at a spiritual retreat.
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After willingly taking part in a spiritual purification ceremony and allegedly ingesting toxic Amazonian frog venom, a Mexican actress passed away.
According to local sources, some South American Indians have employed the poison for toxic cleansing, and Marcela Alcázar Rodríguez, 33, took some of it as part of a spiritual cleansing return.
Rodríguez had severe diarrhea and began to throw up.
She first refused help while feeling ill but eventually gave in when her friend visited and her condition worsened, witnesses said.
Mexican production company Mapache Films confirmed the death, saying she was a "beloved colleague and friend."
"With deep regret, we mourn the death of our beloved colleague and friend, Marcela Alcázar Rodríguez," the production company wrote in a social media post.
"Her passing left an immense emptiness in our hearts and in our professional community. Her dedication, joy and commitment left a profound mark on all of us who had the privilege of working beside her."
Kambo is a South American healing ritual that incorporates the poisonous secretions of a frog, according to Healthline.
"The frog secretes the substance as a defense mechanism to kill or subdue animals that try to eat it. Some humans, on the other hand, apply the substance to their body for its alleged health benefits," the outlet said.
Police are investigating a shaman’s involvement in the incident.
