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Two 'El Conquis' Contestants Hospitalized After Eating Yellow Berries

The health scare now puts the survival show's roster in doubt.

Overview

  • The Guabanes captain, Aritz, led his hungry team to eat the berries after a challenge left them with only one can of tuna.
  • Aritz and fellow contestant Treku developed food poisoning and were taken to a hospital.
  • News reports describe the berries as toxic, though no official medical update has been released.
  • Coverage says the health crisis could change who is able to keep competing on the show.
  • 'El Conquis' is a harsh survival reality format where scarce food can push risky foraging choices, as detailed by El Correo and Diario Vasco.