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Worker died after eating toxic mushrooms gathered from resort grounds

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A resort groundsman has died following the accidental ingestion of toxic mushrooms gathered from the property where he worked. The individual unknowingly consumed a poisonous fungal species, leading to a fatal case of mushroom poisoning.

Authorities and health experts frequently warn against the consumption of wild-harvested fungi due to the difficulty in distinguishing between edible and toxic varieties. This incident highlights the severe health risks associated with foraging in environments where hazardous species may be present.

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Read the full story at the source Stuff (Wellington/Auckland, New Zealand) · NZ
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