MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories Medical Mysteries - "The Carancas Curse"
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May 12, 2025 In the Peruvian desert, a 2007 meteor strike leaves a massive crater, triggering illness among locals and animals. Gregorio’s eerie discovery of a strange green liquid adds to the mystery, stirring fears of a curse. As health crises unfold, the town grapples with the impact of arsenic contamination linked to the meteorite. The local mayor, aided by a shaman and scientists, delves into this bizarre affair, blending medical facts with chilling narratives. What unfolds is a haunting exploration of a community touched by a strange phenomenon.
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Gregorio's Meteorite Encounter
- Gregorio Yaruri witnessed a meteorite strike near his village of Carancas and investigated the crater it created.
- He experienced the strong smell and witnessed locals getting sick, raising alarm about the mysterious health effects.
Sickness with Normal Blood Tests
- More than 200 people who visited the meteorite crater got sick with headaches and vomiting.
- Despite symptoms, blood tests came back normal, puzzling the doctors at the clinic.
Shaman Attests Meteorite Not Curse
- The local shaman agreed the meteorite disrupted natural balance but denied it was a curse.
- He promised a ritual sacrifice to restore harmony and calm the fearful villagers.