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Scottish Cyclist Dies in Italy After Eating Wild Mushrooms

Steven Harper's fatal fall from a cliff is believed to have been caused by disorientation from mushroom toxins.

  • Scottish cyclist Steven Harper, 38, died after falling from a cliff in Ventimiglia, Italy, during a cycling trip from Dundee to India.
  • Harper's family believe he became disoriented and fell due to toxins from wild mushrooms he had foraged and eaten.
  • Harper's last known message mentioned feeling ill after a meal that included the mushrooms.
  • His body was found in late December, but his death occurred on November 23.
  • Harper's identification documents had been stolen during a robbery in Barcelona earlier in his trip, causing delays in identifying his body.
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