Mushroom Mayhem in California: A Cautionary Tale of Human Hubris A spate of mushroom poisonings across California has left four people dead and 47 others struggling for their lives.
The cause, say experts, is not some exotic fungal plague but rather our own tendency to tempt fate with the wild.
Recent rains have brought forth a proliferation of poisonous mushrooms, including the infamous Death Cap and Western Destroying Angel.