US hikers reported a death. But they imagined it while high on mushrooms

In late May, a strange event happened on Cascade Mountain in New York's Adirondacks. Two hikers called emergency services to say that a third member of their group had died. However, when a park ranger arrived, it was discovered that the third hiker was actually alive and well. The two hikers who made the call were under the influence of hallucinogenic mushrooms, which caused them to imagine that their friend had died. The third hiker even called 911 during the hike to confirm they were not hurt. The park ranger found the two hikers in an altered mental state and took them to the police, while the third hiker was allowed to continue camping. This incident highlights the dangers of using illegal substances like psychedelic mushrooms, which are currently banned in New York but are being considered for legalization in some places. The story also shows the importance of emergency services and park rangers in keeping hikers safe in the wilderness.