PHOTO: Clunes, Victoria. YAHOO
A New Zealand woman, Rachael Dixon, has been identified as the victim who died shortly after consuming a suspected poisoned mushroom beverage at a wellness center in Clunes, Victoria, Australia. Dixon, 53, originally from Southland, had family members there. Emergency services responded to the incident late on Saturday night, finding Dixon in cardiac arrest. Despite efforts, she could not be revived. Two others who consumed the drink were hospitalized but have since been discharged.
Rachael Dixon, 53, died shortly after ingesting a drink at a wellness centre in the town of Clunes, Victoria, Australia, on Saturday night.
Authorities are investigating whether the beverage contained mushrooms, according to reports. Dixon’s son, Matthew, expressed his love and gratitude for his supportive mother on Facebook, sharing memories and an old photo. His aunt, Penny Muller-Dixon, also conveyed the family’s grief and urged others to cherish their loved ones.
This tragic event echoes a recent case involving Erin Patterson in Australia, who faced charges related to mushroom poisoning resulting in fatalities. Patterson’s situation escalated as she was moved to a protected unit within her prison due to concerns for her safety.