• 2 Dead, 10 Hospitalized after ingesting Poisonous Mushrooms in Assam's Merapani

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    2 Dead, 10 Hospitalized after ingesting Poisonous Mushrooms in Assam's Merapani

    While mushroom poisoning is uncommon, it is critical to use caution when eating mushrooms, especially those collected in the wild.

    Digital Desk: Two individuals died in
    Merapani, a town in Assam's Golaghat district, after swallowing deadly
    mushrooms on Friday.



    color:black">The incident happened after thirteen people from five households
    ate the mushrooms, resulting in serious health consequences for those involved.
    The event was brought to light on Thursday when one of the thirteen people who
    took the mushrooms died.



    Prafulla Barman, one of
    the victims, died while being treated, according to local sources.
    Unfortunately, another victim died today, bringing the total to two. The
    remaining 10 people who swallowed the mushrooms are currently being treated in
    hospitals in Golaghat and Jorhat.



    color:black">Poisonous mushrooms can cause serious health problems, and in some
    circumstances, they can be lethal. While mushroom poisoning is uncommon, it is
    critical to use caution when eating mushrooms, especially those collected in
    the wild.



    color:black">The incident served as a reminder of the need of having sufficient
    education and awareness of the dangers of eating wild mushrooms. It is critical
    to educate the general public, particularly those living in rural regions, on
    the necessity of distinguishing between safe and deadly mushrooms.



    Local authorities have
    encouraged the people to exercise caution and avoid eating wild mushrooms. The
    incident is being investigated, and officials are working to prevent such
    events in the future.