Facing down deadly and mysterious epidemic ravaging the jungle, Chaos organizes healers for vaccination blitz

A sign outside a tent welcomes patients and proofreaders.
Photos by Persephone Boler-Trenton

By Persephone Bolero-Trenton 

 AMAZON — Chaos Saturday declared war on a baffling illness that has been killing people and animals all across the jungle.

Medical professionals from the Xoco, Tapirape, Kayorana and Jurito tribes met at the Chaos headquarters to provide free vaccines, which they hope will address the plague. 

Chaos member Syrissa shows off her fashionable scrubs.

 

"We felt if everyone came together and we vaccinated and healed those needing them, we could eradicate this epidemic," Chaos member Stephen Shieldmaiden told the Amazon River Sun.

Shieldmaiden explained that healing the community from the insidious disease was going to require a coordinated effort among all healers of the Amazon.

"It takes a village to raise a child. It takes a force to eliminate illness," he said. 

 

Healer Amber Shieldmaiden consults with a fellow
medical professional.

The exact nature of the plague is still undetermined. Though some theories suggest it may be connected to the cholera that has been spreading among native tribes in the North, Shieldmaiden said the two plagues are not likely connected. He said water samples from a well were taken to study the disease, though he wouldn't disclose the well's location.

"It seems the whatever killed the animals jumped to the human population," he explained. 

 

Sun Publisher Persephone Bolero-Trenton availed herself
of the free vaccines.

 

As to whether the experimental vaccines that were administered at the event could causes side effects, such as autism and zombies, Xoco healer Silvia Mertel said the likelihood of such outcomes is very low.

"There is always a little chance of that, but I don't think so. These vaccinations are only half a year overdated. Maybe the older ones, yes," Metel said. 

 

Kayorana chief Pacxq summons spirits to ward off cholera.

After the medicines were distributed to members of the community, Chaos held a Burning Man-style bonfire. But instead of a giant wooden effigy, they burnt a giant pile of rotting flesh. 

It's not clear as of Sunday if the healing event has been effective at eradicating the mysterious plague. The Amazon River Sun will provide updates as they become available. 

 

The fire left behind an odor for hours after the event.

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