Unconscious Labrador rescued from Scotland’s highest peak after consuming cannabis
Rescue team carried the 25kg Labrador down the mountain on a stretcher and rushed her to a local vet
A black Labrador named Tokyo fell seriously ill after allegedly consuming discarded cannabis during a hike on Ben Nevis, Scotland’s highest mountain.
Tokyo was rescued by the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team after collapsing midway through the trail. Her owner, Christina Bluhme, from Esher, Surrey, said the dog suddenly lost the use of her legs and drifted in and out of consciousness while they were ascending the 4,413-foot (1,345-metre) peak, the BBC reported.
Rescue team carried the 25kg Labrador down the mountain on a stretcher and rushed her to a local vet. Veterinarians later suspected that Tokyo had ingested discarded cannabis during the hike.
Describing the ordeal as “one of the most frightening days I’ve ever experienced,” Bluhme told BBC, “I genuinely thought I was going to lose her.”
She added that Tokyo remained unconscious for most of the descent.
Praising the rescuers, Bluhme said, “Without the incredible Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team, there is simply no way I could have got her safely off the mountain. Carrying a 25kg Labrador down Ben Nevis was impossible on my own.”
She also thanked both the rescue crew and the veterinary team, crediting them with saving Tokyo’s life and saying she felt “incredibly lucky” that her dog survived because of their “compassion and dedication.”
“You were there when we needed you most,” she added.
Bluhme also urged fellow dog owners to remain vigilant while exploring the outdoors.
“A little reminder to fellow dog owners—please be aware that discarded drugs and other toxic substances can sometimes be found even in the most beautiful outdoor places,” she said.
“It was something I never imagined we would encounter.”
The Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team later confirmed that Tokyo had made a full recovery and also commended the veterinary team in Fort William for their care.
