A black Labrador named Tokyo is rescued by mountain rescuers after becoming ill partway through a hike on Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain. The dog’s owner, Christina Bluhme, was ascending the mountain to reach the summit at around 4,413 feet when Tokyo suddenly showed signs of distress and collapsed during the climb. Rescuers respond to the incident and recover the animal, and the dog is treated for suspected causes linked to what she may have eaten while on the route. Multiple reports describe the dog as having suspected cannabis ingestion from discarded material, rather than illness from other causes, based on the circumstances of the hike and the symptoms observed. The incident highlights risks in outdoor environments where litter may be present on popular trails. The dog’s condition improves following the rescue, and the event draws attention to the need for care around discarded substances in remote areas.
Dog rescued from Ben Nevis after suspected cannabis ingestion during hike
A black Labrador named Tokyo is rescued by mountain rescuers after becoming ill partway through a hike on Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain. The dog’s owner, Christina Bluhme, was ascending the mou...
- A black Labrador called Tokyo becomes ill and collapses during a hike on Ben Nevis.
- The dog’s owner, Christina Bluhme, is climbing when the symptoms start.
- Rescuers help retrieve and rescue the dog partway up the mountain.
- Reports state the dog is suspected to have eaten discarded cannabis.
- Ben Nevis is described as the UK’s highest mountain, at about 4,413 feet.
Tokyo the black Labrador collapsed half way up the UK's highest mountain during a hike with her owner.
3 hours agoOwner Christina Bluhme was making the 4413ft ascent of Ben Nevis with black labrador Tokyo when the normally fit working dog suddenly became ill.
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