October 13th 2024.
Late on a Friday night in Pennsylvania, a family of eleven Amish members, including a one-year-old child, were rushed to the hospital after ingesting wild mushrooms. The local authorities reported that the mushrooms were toxic, causing the family to become seriously ill.
According to Gregory Fantom, spokesperson for the Delta-Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company, one of the family members found the mushrooms in the woods and brought them home for dinner. However, soon after consuming the mushrooms, the family fell ill. The incident took place in south-eastern Pennsylvania's Peach Bottom Township.
Since the Amish family did not have a telephone, one of the family members had to walk about 800 meters to a nearby telephone booth to call 911. The fire department was immediately notified and arrived at the scene to assist the family. The spokesperson also mentioned that the 11 affected individuals included a man, a woman, and nine children between the ages of 1 and 39.
Laura Taylor, the Chief of Southern York County emergency medical services, told CNN that the family had ingested wild mushrooms, but the type of mushroom had yet to be confirmed by the hospital. The family was quickly transported to WellSpan York Hospital for treatment. Thankfully, all 11 patients were treated and released overnight, as reported by CNN affiliate WHP.
CNN reached out to the hospital for comment but has not received a response. The Pennsylvania State Police and York County Sheriff's Office have also not responded to requests for comment. According to the US National Library of Medicine, there are around 6,000 cases of toxic mushroom ingestions in the United States each year, with more than half of them involving children under the age of 6. One of the top reasons for mushroom poisonings is misidentification of the species.
In conclusion, this unfortunate incident serves as a reminder to always be cautious when consuming wild mushrooms, as they can be dangerous and even fatal. It is crucial to properly identify the species before consuming them to avoid any potential harm. We are grateful that the Amish family is now safe and recovering from this frightening experience.
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