A group hike in New York took a wild turn when one friend collapsed, leading the others to think he was dead. Turns out, he was just having a strong mushroom trip.
A Day in Nature Takes a Wild Turn
What started as a calm day in the woods turned into a scene straight out of a movie for a group of friends hiking in New York. The group had planned a relaxing hike through the scenic trails of Minnewaska State Park, but they didn’t expect it to end with flashing lights and sirens.
The Sudden Collapse
Everything seemed normal until one hiker suddenly dropped to the ground. His friends yelled, shook him, but he didn’t react. Afraid of the worst, they immediately called 911, believing their friend had fainted or worse, died.
Emergency Response Arrives
Rescue forces, police and park rangers were dispatched to the area upon hearing the call for help. The team was nervous, some of them sobbing, as they awaited assistance. But when rescue workers arrived on the scene, they had a surprise waiting.
The Real Reason Behind the Scare
The man wasn’t dead. He wasn’t even unconscious. He was just extremely high on psychedelic mushrooms and deep in a trip. Disoriented and out of touch with reality, he’d given his friends the scare of their lives.
Once it was clear there was no medical emergency or crime, authorities helped calm everyone down. The man, though confused, was physically okay. His friends, still shocked, explained that they didn’t realize how powerful the mushrooms would be.
A Hike to Remember
Officials later shared a warning about the dangers of using hallucinogens, especially in unpredictable outdoor settings like hiking trails. Being under the influence in the wilderness can quickly become risky, both for the person using and those around them.
No one was hurt, no charges were filed, and everyone made it home safely, but the group of friends left with a story they’ll be telling for years. What was supposed to be a peaceful walk through nature turned into a rescue mission sparked by a psychedelic misadventure.
One thing’s for sure: their next hike will probably be mushroom-free.
