40-Year-Old Dies After Drinking Capsaicin Mistaking It for Water

Police Investigating Exact Cause of Death

A man in his 40s lost consciousness after drinking capsaicin and died after being transferred to the hospital. The photo is unrelated to the specific content of the article. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Park] A man in his 40s died after mistakenly drinking capsaicin, thinking it was water.

On the 13th, the Chungbuk Fire Headquarters announced that Mr. A (49) was pronounced dead after being transported to a hospital from his home in Cheongju City around 8:33 PM the previous day.

When the paramedics arrived at the scene following a report from the family who found Mr. A collapsed in a room, he was already in cardiac arrest with no breathing or pulse. His family reportedly stated, "It seems Mr. A drank capsaicin thinking it was water." However, the exact circumstances of how he ingested the capsaicin and the precise amount consumed have not been confirmed.

The police are investigating the exact cause of death, considering the possibility of shock.

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