Mandi: Five of family taken ill after consuming wild mushrooms

Mandi, July 23

Five members of a family were taken ill after they consumed wild mushrooms at Thrimli village under the Khabalech Gram Panchayat in Mandi district last night.

They experienced severe symptoms throughout the night and were admitted to Kalhani Hospital in the morning with the assistance of the ‘108’ ambulance.

According to Dr Abhishek Sharma, while one person reported symptoms of nausea and diarrhoea, others complained of lethargy after consuming a dish made of wild mushrooms. Two patients were discharged from the hospital, while three children were referred to the Zonal Hospital, Mandi.

Dr Abhishek said all patients were out of danger.

He underlined the dangers associated with consuming wild mushrooms without proper identification. The doctor urged people to exercise caution and seek immediate medical help in case of such an incident.