JAJARKOT, Aug 4: A person died and another was taken ill after consuming wild mushroom in Jajarkot district on Friday.
The deceased has been identified as Tul Bahadur Sarki, 18, of Barekot Rural Municipality-4. Similarly, Tul Bahadur's mother Kibili Sarki, 50, was taken ill. Both of them had consumed mushroom brought from the jungle.
One more dies, 9 sick after consuming wild mushroom
Both mother and son fell unconscious soon after consuming the mushroom, said chairperson of the rural municipality, Bir Bahadur Giri, adding that Tul Bahadur died soon after falling unconscious.
His mother Kibili is receiving treatment at the Primary Health Centre, Limsa, said acting Chief District Officer, Harish Chandra Sharma. CDO Sharma added that they were preparing to take her to Dalli Hospital for further treatment.
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