In Lviv, the famous sports doctor Zinovy \u200b\u200bPolyansky died after being poisoned by aspen flower, which was purchased by mistake. His wife was also hospitalized, law enforcement officers opened criminal proceedings.

The incident occurred on April 6: the couple consumed the leaves of a plant purchased in a store under the guise of wild garlic.. After this, both ended up in the intensive care unit of the Daniil Galitsky LNMU University Hospital with a preliminary diagnosis of poisoning with an unknown substance.

On April 12, 67-year-old Zinovy \u200b\u200bPolyansky died in hospital. Doctors assess his wife’s condition as moderate; the exact cause of the poisoning has yet to be determined by experts..

According to ZAXID. NET, we are talking about a deadly poisonous plant. The son of the deceased, Stanislav Polyansky, said that the leaves were not bought at the market, but in a store at the intersection of Lychakovskaya and Trakta Glinyansky streets.

“I personally spoke with the seller, who confirmed that this plant was given to him by an acquaintance,” said Stanislav Polyansky.

Autumn lateflower contains strong toxins and has no antidote.. Stanislav Polyansky clarified that the leaves could have been in a bunch of wild garlic from which the salad was prepared.

The couple's condition deteriorated sharply a few hours after consumption: symptoms of severe food poisoning appeared, after which the man's organs began to fail.. It was not possible to save him.

Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident. " 1 tbsp. 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine with an additional mark - an accident,” said the head of the district prosecutor’s office Yulia Kulinich.

Zinovy \u200b\u200bPetrovich Polyansky was a famous Ukrainian sports doctor and specialist in the field of sports medicine, whose life and work were closely connected with Lvov.

For reference: hellebore and late autumn flower are similar in appearance to wild garlic, which makes them easy to confuse in early spring. Consumption of these plants can lead to severe poisoning.

The leaves of wild garlic are soft and have a pronounced garlicky smell, while those of hellebore are dense, wide and veined, and those of late-flowering aspen are thicker, harder and with a characteristic tip shape..

Poisoning is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, difficulty swallowing, burning in the mouth, severe diarrhea, decreased body temperature and blood pressure. If symptoms appear, seek immediate medical attention as this poisoning can be fatal..