Hikers on Mushrooms Mistakenly Report Friend’s Death to Authorities
TL;DR
Two hikers in the Adirondacks mistakenly reported a death after consuming hallucinogenic mushrooms, but it was a false alarm as no one was injured, and they were later taken to a hospital for their altered mental state.
- Mushroom-tripping hikers mistakenly report a companion's death, officials say NBC News
- Hikers' report of companion's death turns out to be greatly exaggerated CBS News
- Cascade hikers lose party member while tripping, on mushrooms Adirondack Explorer
- New York hikers called cops thinking their friend died on a trail – but they were just high on mushrooms: authorities New York Post
- Lost Hikers on Mushrooms Call Police to Report Alive Friend's Death People.com
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