Sully Island: Foragers rescued from Welsh island after eating suspected poisonous plant
Two people had to be rescued from a Welsh island after eating a suspected poisonous plant.
The pair were "showing signs of anxiety" after consuming what is believed to be hemlock, the RNLI said.
A crew was sent from Barry Dock to Sully Island, off the coast of Swanbridge in South Wales.
Hemlock is a poisonous plant with umbrella-like clusters of white flowers in the summer.
The plant, which produces a repellent smell when its leaves are crushed, can be fatal even in small amounts.
The experienced foragers were found on the eastern beach on Saturday 3 May and were immediately taken for treatment back on the mainland.
They were given oxygen by the Barry Coastguard Rescue Team, who identified elevated pulse rates.
Bill Kitchen, lifeboat operations manager at Barry Dock RNLI said in a statement it had been "in touch" with the pair and were "relieved to hear that both have made a full recovery".
"They absolutely made the right call in seeking help - in situations like this, it's crucial that medical attention is sought without delay. We're very glad this had a positive outcome," he added.
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