If you are ever considering going for a hike in a vast mountain range, it’s probably a good idea to leave your psychedelic drugs at home.
Four hikers who ignored this simple rule of thumb became lost and disoriented in the Catskill Mountains of New York this week after eating some magic mushrooms. They ended up calling for help and were luckily found by rangers.
These folks could have easily become part of the group of human beings who mysteriously go missing every year.
FOX News reports:
Four hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued in popular mountain destination
Four hikers who admitted to taking psychedelic mushrooms were rescued in New York’s Catskill Mountains after becoming disoriented and straying off the trail, officials said. It’s the second such case this year in New York’s popular mountain areas.
The group called for help around 5 p.m. on Aug. 29 when one member suffered a “debilitating high,” according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
Forest rangers and the Pine Hill Fire Department located the group at about 6:45 p.m. – less than 1,000 feet from the marked trail.
The four men are in their 20s and one hiker was in the fetal position and unable to communicate, according to the New York Times.
One hiker was hallucinating about a bridge that did not exist, Forest Ranger Russell Martin told Fox News Digital…
“This was treacherous, steep Catskill terrain and when people intentionally get high like this, it reduces their ability to make good decisions,” Russell said. “Mushrooms are illegal, but whether you’re using marijuana or alcohol, it’s a good idea to make sure you’re with at least one responsible person who is not partaking.”
Here’s a short video report:
These folks should thank their lucky stars that they were found. This could have ended very badly.