Overview

• On June 1, 41-year-old Aaron Wayne Castranova collapsed and died after drinking ayahuasca at La Casa de Guillermo ICONA in Peru’s Loreto region.
• Forensic pathologist Narciso López determined Castranova suffered catastrophic multi-organ failure triggered by the hallucinogenic tea.
• Hostel managers said Castranova did not inform organizers of his antibiotic regimen, which investigators suspect intensified his fatal reaction.
• His remains are held at the central morgue in Iquitos awaiting claim by his family or repatriation coordinated by the US Embassy.
• Last October, British mother Maureen Rainford died after using ayahuasca at a Bolivian retreat, prompting the US Embassy to warn that such unregulated ceremonies can cause serious harm.