Perth police intervened to prevent a man from consuming a potentially lethal batch of mushrooms he had illegally foraged. The man reportedly believed he had collected psychedelic mushrooms, but authorities determined the mix included highly toxic death caps. Consumption of death cap mushrooms can cause severe organ failure and is often fatal. Police were alerted and were able to intercept the man before he ingested the mushrooms. The incident highlights the dangers of foraging for wild mushrooms without expert knowledge. Authorities are reminding the public that foraging on protected land is also illegal and carries risks beyond potential poisoning.