Lake District Magic Mushroom Trip Goes Awry as Rescuers are Called to Save Hikers
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The Keswick Mountain Rescue Team rescued a group of young hikers in the Lake District. The hikers were high after consuming magic mushrooms and eventually ended up feeling unwell.
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The rescue team had received several calls from other hikers about the young group.
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11 members of the rescue team were sent to mitigate the situation.
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The rescue took nearly two hours to complete due to the mountainous geography.
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The distressed hikers were later escorted down the mountain to safety.
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The rescue team medic gave essential advice to the hikers regarding the timing of their onward travel.
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Psilocybin mushrooms, A.K.A 'magic mushrooms', are a type of fungi popular for their psychedelic effects.
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Consuming magic mushrooms can cause hallucinations, and feelings of euphoria as well as anxiety.
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In the UK, the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 makes possession, cultivation, or sale of magic mushrooms illegal.
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