November 25th 2024.
In a tragic turn of events, a beloved British mother, Maureen Rainford, passed away while staying at a retreat in Bolivia. According to her daughter, Rochel, Maureen had paid a substantial amount of money for a ten-day stay at the Ayahuasca and San Pedro Pisatahua Retreat, which specializes in plant-based psychedelic drugs, including ayahuasca. The retreat boasts of being a sacred space where individuals can heal, expand their consciousness, and connect with the wonders of the Amazon.
Ayahuasca, a potent psychedelic tea, is known to cause hallucinations and is considered illegal in the UK. It is made by brewing leaves and stalks from local plants and has been traditionally used by indigenous tribes in South America for spiritual ceremonies. Unfortunately, Maureen's experience with ayahuasca turned deadly when she suffered a heart attack shortly after consuming the tea.
Rochel shared that her mother began to feel unwell only ten minutes after drinking the tea, and her condition deteriorated rapidly. Despite the efforts of the retreat's staff to revive her, Maureen passed away within an hour. A post-mortem revealed that her cause of death was a heart attack, which the staff claim was unrelated to the ayahuasca she had ingested.
Rochel expressed her concerns about the safety measures at the retreat, stating that there should have been a trained medic present in such a remote location. She also shared that the retreat's staff initially insisted on cremating her mother's body in Bolivia, but she refused and sought assistance from the British Consulate to bring her mother's body back home. A funeral was held in honor of Maureen last week.
The popularity of ayahuasca retreats in the Amazon has been on the rise in recent years, with many Western tourists seeking holistic therapies. Even Prince Harry has admitted to participating in an ayahuasca ceremony to help him cope with the PTSD caused by his mother's death. However, he has also cautioned against taking ayahuasca recreationally.
In the wake of Maureen's sudden passing, her loved ones have started a fundraiser to cover the funeral and emotional costs for her family. They remember her as a vibrant and curious person, always eager to travel and experience new things. They hope to honor her memory by supporting her family during this difficult time.
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