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Police Investigate Suspected Mushroom Poisoning After Tragic Death at Wellness Retreat

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Tragedy strikes as a woman dies and others hospitalized after consuming magic mushrooms at a health retreat in regional Victoria. Police launch investigation into the mysterious incident.

Tragedy struck at a wellness retreat in regional Victoria as a 53-year-old mother and personal trainer lost her life due to suspected mushroom poisoning. The victim, who had consumed a drink containing magic mushrooms, is at the center of a police investigation. Two other individuals were also hospitalized after ingesting the same concoction at the health retreat. The Victoria Police are diligently working on preparing a report for the coroner to unravel this puzzling case.

In a shocking turn of events, the peaceful atmosphere of the health retreat near Ballarat was shattered when it was revealed that the tragic death may have resulted from consuming magic mushrooms crushed up into a drink. Tributes poured in for the mum who fell victim to the suspected poisoning, highlighting the devastating impact of the incident on the community.

The use of psychedelic mushrooms, often referred to as 'magic mushrooms,' has triggered a police probe into the circumstances surrounding the woman's sudden death. The investigation focuses on whether the consumption of these mushrooms led to the fatal outcome at the wellness seminar in Clunes. Authorities are exploring the possibility that the cardiac arrest experienced by the woman was linked to ingesting magic mushrooms.

As the investigation unfolds, the authorities are looking into the events that unfolded at the health retreat, where one person tragically lost their life and two others ended up in the hospital. The incident has raised concerns about the risks associated with the consumption of potentially toxic mushrooms at such alternative health retreats. The community is in shock following the loss of life and the hospitalization of individuals, prompting a deeper look into the practices at these retreats.

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Police investigate suspected mushroom poisoning after woman dies ... (SBS)

Victoria Police have opened an investigation into the death and hospitalisations and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

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Mushroom death victim named (NEWS.com.au)

A 53-year-old mother and personal trainer has been identified as the victim of a suspected mushroom poisoning at a wellness retreat in regional Victoria on ...

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Tributes for mum who died from suspected magic mushroom drink (Herald Sun)

A mum who died at a health retreat near Ballarat is believed to have consumed magic mushrooms that had been crushed up into a drink.

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Mushroom death mystery at wellness seminar triggers police probe (The Age)

Police are investigating if psychedelic “magic mushrooms” were used in a drink consumed by a woman who later became unwell and died at a wellness event in ...

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'Magic mushroom' probe into woman's sudden death at wellness ... (WAtoday)

Police are investigating if psychedelic mushrooms were used in a drink consumed by a woman who later became unwell and died at a wellness event in Clunes.

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One dead, two hospitalised after suspected mushroom poisoning (Yahoo News Australia)

A woman has reportedly died and two others have been taken to hospital after ingesting a drink at a health retreat.

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Magic mushroom probe into deadly poisoning at retreat (Geelong Advertiser)

Police are expected to investigate whether a woman died of a cardiac arrest after consuming magic mushrooms at an “alternative health” retreat in Clunes, ...

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One dead as police probe possible mushroom poisoning (Daily Advertiser)

A woman in regional Victoria has died, and two others have been hospitalised, following a suspected mushroom poisoning...

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On Saturday, 3 people had a drink at a health retreat. One is now ... (Mamamia)

Two women are in hosp-ital and one has died following a suspected mushroom poisoning incident at a health retreat in Clunes, regional Victoria.

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Magic mushroom probe into deadly poisoning at retreat (The Advertiser)

Police are expected to investigate whether a woman died of a cardiac arrest after consuming magic mushrooms at an “alternative health” retreat in Clunes, ...

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One dead as police probe possible mushroom poisoning (Ballarat Courier)

A woman in regional Victoria has died, and two others have been hospitalised, following a suspected mushroom poisoning...

Mum, 53, named as suspected mushroom poisoning victim (9News)

A 53-year-old woman, Rachael Dixon, has been named as the woman who fell ill and died after consuming a drink police suspect contained magic mushrooms.

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Melbourne suspected mushroom poisoning: Victim named as 53yo ... (Newshub)

A woman who died of a suspected mushroom drink poisoning in Victoria has been named as 53-year-old Rachael Dixon. According to news.com.au, ...

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Magic mushrooms probe over possible poison victim (The Australian)

Ms Dixon died at the Soul Barn Creative Wellbeing Centre in Clunes, about 30km north of Ballarat, after police suspect she drank a possible poison, although ...

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Mum who died of suspected mushroom poisoning in Australia named (TVNZ)

Police were called at about midnight on Saturday night when Dixon reportedly went into cardiac arrest at Soul Barn in Clunes, a "creative wellbeing centre", ...

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Southlander dies of suspected mushroom poisoning (Otago Daily Times)

Rachael Dixon died after going into cardiac arrest at a wellness retreat in regional Victoria. A Southland woman has died after consuming a drink suspected to ...

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Mum, 53, named as suspected mushroom poisoning victim (WAtoday)

A 53-year-old woman, Rachael Dixon, has been named as the woman who fell ill and died after consuming a drink police suspect contained magic mushrooms.

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Son's tribute to mum who died in mushroom poisoning (Kidspot)

The son of a woman who died after a suspected mushroom poisoning at a wellness retreat in Ballarat has paid tribute to his mother.

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Melbourne suspected mushroom poisoning: Victim Rachael Dixon ... (Newshub)

Rachael Dixon's sister, Penny Muller-Dixon, has paid tribute to her sibling on social media. More from Newshub.

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