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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Man tests wild mushrooms on pet dog before feeding family, ends up in hospital. Netizens call it 'karma'
A 74-year-old man in Sichuan province learned a painful lesson about testing nature's bounty after feeding wild mushrooms to his pet dog — and later to his family. According to South China Morning Post, the incident left the entire household hospitalized and sparked online debates over animal respect and human caution. Independence Day 2025 Op Sindoor to water cutoff: PM Modi slams Pak in I-Day speech GST reforms by Diwali to cut daily-use taxes: PM Modi Terrorism, tech, more: PM's I-Day speech highlights Mushroom experiment goes horribly wrong The man discovered several clusters of wild mushrooms on his herb farmland on July 13. They appeared white and slippery, resembling the termite mushrooms commonly sold in local markets, according to his son, surnamed Jiang, who spoke to Shandian News. Despite knowing the risks of wild mushrooms, Jiang senior decided not to discard them. Instead, he cooked some and fed them to his dog as a safety test. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Seniors Are Snapping Up This TV Box, We Explain! Techno Mag Learn More Undo 'The dog only lost its appetite,' Jiang recounted, believing the mushrooms were harmless. After waiting two days without other symptoms, he prepared the remaining mushrooms for his wife and son, who were hesitant to eat them. Family falls ill within hours Within three hours of eating the mushrooms, both his wife and son experienced nausea and diarrhea. They rushed to the hospital, where doctors pumped their stomachs to remove the toxic contents. It was only then that the family realized their dog's lack of appetite was an early sign of mushroom poisoning . MORE STORIES FOR YOU ✕ « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to me They disrupt the reading flow Others SUBMIT Karma or cautionary tale? The bizarre and risky decision quickly went viral online, with netizens criticizing the man's approach and highlighting lessons in respecting both animals and natural hazards. 'One must respect the life of animals,' wrote one commenter. 'What goes around comes around,' added another. Others noted that humans and dogs metabolize foods differently and that ignoring this knowledge can be dangerous. China does not yet have comprehensive laws protecting domestic pets from abuse, and animal cruelty cases often escape legal consequences. Meanwhile, Sichuan's mushroom season , running from June to October, has inspired a growing trend among young people to pick wild mushrooms for cooking. Experts warn that wild fungi can contain potent toxins and that tasting them is extremely risky.


Deccan Herald
3 days ago
- Deccan Herald
IAF chief meets braveheart who was injured during Op Sindoor
Chief of the Air Staff visited the Artificial Limb Centre, Pune, wherein he met Cpl Varun Kumar who suffered injuries during Op Sindoor. He utilized this opportunity to interact with other patients and got briefed on the activities of the centre. CAS appreciated the Commandant,…


Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
IAF chief meets injured airman
Pune: Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Tuesday met with Corporal Varun Kumar, an airman who lost his right hand due to blast injuries during Operation Sindoor . The meeting took place at the Artificial Limb Centre (ALC) in Pune where Kumar is undergoing rehabilitation after receiving a new artificial limb. The Chief of the Air Staff also took the opportunity to interact with other patients and learn about the activities of the ALC. Singh commended the Commandant, doctors and staff for their dedication. TNN Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.