Frog poison ritual affecting vulnerable people: coroner Natasha Lechner, 39, died at a NSW home in March 2019 after she went into cardiac arrest during a natural therapy procedure involving kambo frog poison. AAP · Feb 23, 2024
Natasha Lechner inquest: ‘kambo’ proponents underestimate its ‘clear and identified risks’ , NSW coroner says The 39-year-old died suddenly and violently after a ritual involving Amazonian frog poison in Mullumbimby in 2019 The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2024
New witnesses offer fresh information into ‘kambo’ death at northern NSW spiritual retreat Coroner pauses inquest into death of Jarrad Antonovich, who died after drinking ayahuasca and partaking in a ‘kambo’ ritual The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2024
What two NSW coronial inquests have taught us about kambo and why people use the South American frog poison Two recent coronial inquests have thrust kambo into the spotlight in Australia. So why do people choose to burn their skin and apply the frog poison? ABC News · May 20, 2023
Alternative reality: two kambo deaths spark soul-searching in Australia’s counter-culture capital Two weeks of harrowing testimony at consecutive inquests shines a light on the northern rivers’ alternative therapy scene The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2023
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‘Her calling’: NSW father says daughter’s generosity was behind her death in Kambo frog toxin ritual ‘I’m supposed to be a tough prison officer,’ said Frank Lechner as he fought back tears when addressing the court The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2023
Natasha Lechner not told about risk of death from Kambo frog poison vomiting ritual, inquest told A coronial inquest has been told a Mullumbimby woman who died minutes after using Kambo frog poison was not properly advised about the risks involved. ABC News · May 4, 2023
Frog poison used in kambo vomiting ritual carries 'risk of death', Natasha Lechner inquest told A woman who trained Natasha Lechner as a kambo practitioner, just two months before she died following a vomiting ritual in Mullumbimby, tells a court it is understood the practice can cause death. ABC News · May 3, 2023
Woman completed course on frog toxin rituals weeks before death in ‘Kambo’ ceremony, NSW inquest hears Natasha Lechner had frog poison applied to her chest during ‘Kambo’ ritual and likely suffered sudden cardiac event, court told The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2023
‘It’s not good’: NSW inquest hears of woman’s last words during ‘Kambo’ frog toxin ritual Victoria Sinclair tells coroner of strong reaction to toxins before Natasha Lechner’s death The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2023
Natasha Lechner died minutes after using frog poison in 'Kambo' vomiting ritual, inquest told A coronial inquest is investigating whether a ritual known as Kambo, which uses poison from the Amazonian giant tree frog, caused Natasha Lechner's sudden death at Mullumbimby in March 2019. ABC News · May 2, 2023