In an unusual incident near Cascade Mountain in the Adirondacks, two hikers called 911 reporting that their friend had died while they were lost on the trail. Forest rangers responded promptly on May 24, only to find the situation vastly different from the distress call.
According to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation, the two men were discovered in an altered mental state, apparently influenced by psychedelic mushrooms. Meanwhile, their friend, initially reported as deceased, was found safe and well, understandably confused by the situation.
The incident concluded with a reunion of the trio and medical attention administered to the two hikers experiencing the effects of the mushrooms rather than to the supposed victim. Emergency personnel were called not for a rescue from death, but to assist the two individuals suffering from drug-induced disorientation.
This event underscores the importance of accurate communication during emergencies and the risks associated with substance use in remote wilderness areas.
