Winnipeg Folk Fest organizers warn of laced gel-cap mushrooms circulating festival grounds
Festival says 12 people needed first-aid care after taking additive that may cause dizziness and fainting
Winnipeg Folk Fest organizers are warning concertgoers about a substance circulating the festival grounds after a dozen people experienced an "adverse reaction" and sought first-aid help after taking it on Thursday and Friday.
In a Saturday press release, the festival's first-aid team urged attendees to avoid gel-cap mushrooms, as something that caused dizziness and fainting may have been added to them.
Folk Fest's website said guests who plan to use substances at the festival should test them before they arrive, drug-checking services are not available on site.
People that choose to drink or use drugs during Folk Fest are encouraged to stay hydrated and moderate consumption, the website said.
Organizers said none of the affected festivalgoers were hospitalized.
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