May 23rd 2024.
The tragic death of Jarrad Antonovich at the Dreaming Arts Festival has left many questions unanswered. As the inquest into his death continues, witnesses have come forward to share their accounts of what happened on that fateful day in October 2021. Among those expected to give evidence are the organizer of the retreat, Soulore Solaris, and the ceremony conductor, Cameron Kite.
The Dreaming Arts Festival, held at the Arcoora retreat in northern New South Wales, promised attendees a unique experience centered around health and wellness. However, it ended in tragedy when Antonovich passed away after consuming a combination of ayahuasca, a plant-based psychedelic, and kambo, a frog-based poison. The cause of death was determined to be a perforated esophagus.
As the inquest reconvened, new information came to light thanks to increased media coverage. Lurelle Alefounder, a witness, revealed that Solaris had asked her to visit Antonovich's flatmate and persuade him not to disclose the ayahuasca ceremony to the police. However, she refused to do so and later informed the inquest about this interaction. Solaris apologized the next day, claiming he was trying to protect those involved.
The ceremony conductor, Cameron Kite, is also expected to give his account of what happened that day. Witnesses have already testified that Kite reassured them that Antonovich was being taken care of, but the details of the ceremony and its effects are still unclear. Kite's former partner, Chelsea Hope, also shared her fears that he might be blamed for Antonovich's death. She also recalled hearing Solaris instruct certain individuals to keep the ceremony a secret.
The use of ayahuasca and kambo is rooted in the traditional knowledge of indigenous South American communities. Many believe that these substances have the power to cleanse the body of impurities. However, medical experts have stated that there is no evidence to support these claims and that they can actually cause severe illness.
Antonovich's family has been present at the inquest since its start and is expected to attend the final day of hearings. As more details emerge, it is clear that there were attempts to conceal the ayahuasca ceremony and the use of kambo. The truth behind Antonovich's death is yet to be fully uncovered, but hopefully, this inquest will provide some closure for his loved ones.
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