Hiking is a strenuous activity that requires strength and endurance, so it's especially important to pack all the necessary supplies, including food and water, when trekking into the wilderness. What most people wouldn't expect to pack is alcohol or drugs.

But that's exactly what happened last week in New York's Catskill Mountains. A group of four hikers got lost on a trail after ingesting psychedelic mushrooms, requiring rescue by forest rangers from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). When the story surfaced online, commenters slammed the hikers for their poor judgment.

Here's what they had to say, and why following the DEC's safety guidelines can mean the difference between life and death.

DEC Forest Rangers Rescued Four Hikers Experiencing A “Debilitating” Mushroom H

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