Mountain rescuers save hikers on magic mushrooms in Lake District

Mountain rescuers in the UK's Lake District were called to help a group of hikers who became unwell after taking magic mushrooms. The Keswick Mountain Rescue Team dispatched 11 rescuers to the disorientated group, who were given advice by the team medic before being walked down. The incident took two hours to resolve. Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, is a Class A drug in the UK, despite increasing research into its potential benefits when treating mental disorders.