Labrador could not walk on Britain’s highest mountain after eating this
A Labrador retriever required an emergency rescue from Ben Nevis in Scotland after collapsing due to suspected cannabis ingestion. The dog was successfully carried down by the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team and has since made a full recovery.
Why it matters
It highlights the dangers of discarded substances in public wilderness areas and the vital role of volunteer mountain rescue services.
A hike up Britain's highest mountain turned into a rescue mission after a black Labrador suddenly became seriously ill and collapsed on the trail. The dog's owner later learnt that the five-year-old Labrador had most likely eaten discarded cannabis during the climb.Tokyo, a working Labrador, was hiking with her owner, professional dog trainer Christina Bluhme, her 17-year-old son Magnus and another dog on Ben Nevis in Scotland on July 5 when she suddenly lost the use of her legs.She was rescued by the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team and later made a full recovery after treatment at a nearby veterinary clinic.How Tokyo collapsedBluhme said Tokyo had been completely normal for most of the hike. The dog had been eating treats, drinking water and walking comfortably as the group climbed Ben Nevis, which stands at 1,345 metres.
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