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Kambo Ceremony Death: UK Weighs Ban

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Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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May 24, 2026
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Summary

A wellness coach and cancer survivor, Kristian Trend, tragically passed away after a Kambo ceremony, potentially becoming the first British fatality linked to this South American tree frog substance. His mother urges authorities to ban it, as investigations continue into the incident. The UKs regulatory agency hasnt licensed Kambo, and theres no oversight for its administration. Trends family is raising funds for a local hospice and selling his plant-based energy drink, with all proceeds going to charity. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/395c27433a185209