A community in Victoria's east mourns the loss of three people as police and the health department continue to investigate suspected fatal mushroom poisoning.
Three people have died and another is in a critical condition in hospital after eating mushrooms at a private meal in the town of LeongathaThe Homicide Squad is investigating the circumstances of the deaths and liaising with the Department of Health
Police are investigating the suspected mushroom poisoning of three people in Victoria's east, who are being mourned as "pillars" of their Gippsland community.Police said a 66-year-old woman and a 70-year-old woman, both from Korumburra, died in hospital on Friday.The sole survivor, a 68-year-old pastor at the local baptist church in Korumburra, remains in a critical condition.The Department of Health has confirmed mushrooms were involved and there is no public health risk.
They described their deaths as a tragic event and said it had deeply affected the them and the surrounding community."Our beloved family members, who we will not name at this time out of respect for their privacy, were cherished individuals."Their love, steadfast faith, and selfless service have left an indelible mark on our families, the Korumburra Baptist Church, the local community, and indeed, people around the globe.
About 80 locals attended a church service on Sunday morning, with extra chairs reportedly needed to be brought in for the candle-lighting ceremony and prayers.
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