Three men were taken to the hospital after ingesting what they believed to be hallucinogenic mushrooms in a recreational experiment. The incident occurred on Saturday night, causing a stir in the local community.
According to the police report, the individuals, aged between 25 and 30, experienced severe reactions after consuming mushrooms they had gathered themselves in a nearby forest. Within hours of ingestion, they started exhibiting symptoms of poisoning, including intense hallucinations and vomiting.
Emergency services were called to an apartment where the men had gathered to partake in the experiment. “They were in a very distressed state when we arrived,” said one of the paramedics on the scene. The men were promptly transported to the nearest hospital for treatment.
The police have issued a warning about the risks of picking and consuming wild mushrooms, emphasizing that many can be toxic and mistaking them for safe, hallucinogenic varieties can be life-threatening. Authorities are investigating the area where the mushrooms were collected and are conducting tests to identify the species.
This incident highlights the importance of educating the public about the potential dangers of experimenting with wild plant life and the necessity of seeking professional advice or scientific resources before consuming any foraged wild foods.
Original source: https://www.mitti.se/nyheter/tre-man-till-sjukhus–hade-atit-hallucinogen-svamp-6.3.350292.a69ae2c085