La Nacion reported that a 50-year-old U.S. citizen identified by the surname Blunda died in Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica, in July 2024. The newspaper described an intoxication involving ibogaine and morphine.
The available report identifies the month and canton. The provider, detailed toxicology and case number were not available for this review.
Sources:
- La Nacion, "Muerte de estadounidense en Costa Rica durante retiro con iboga: No creo que supiera del peligro, dice su hermano", 2025-12-08. https://www.nacion.com/sucesos/muerte-de-estadounidense-en-costa-rica-durante/GM7U34J5ERAH3CFSKNRFUXVOO4/story/
Investigation & Causality
Substance Reported
Ibogaine and morphine, reported
Exposure Context
Unknown
Ibogaine Causality
Alleged
Case Details
Location
Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica
Name
Blunda (surname only)
Age
50
Sex
Male
Nationality
American
Cause of Death (as first reported)
Intoxication involving ibogaine and morphine, as reported by La Nacion