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A Labrador named Tokyo was stretchered down Ben Nevis in Scotland after reportedly ingesting cannabis while hiking with her owner, Christina Bluhme. Tokyo lost the use of her legs and drifted in and out of consciousness before being taken to the Crown Vets in Fort William, where she made a full recovery.
Tokyo the Labrador, who collapsed during a hike on Ben Nevis, was successfully rescued by the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team and transported to Crown Vets in Fort William after being suspected of ingesting cannabis. The Lochaber team is among Scotland’s busiest rescue units, having responded to 1,270 call-outs last year, aiding 901 individuals.
Christina Bluhme, Tokyo’s owner, praised the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team for their prompt assistance, stating, “Without the incredible Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team, there is simply no way I could have got her safely off the mountain.” The Scottish Mountain Rescue teams continue to caution dog owners about the risks of discarded drugs in outdoor areas, as they recorded 1,270 call-outs last year.
What remains unclear — It is not confirmed what exact substance caused Tokyo’s critical condition.
Labrador rescued from Ben Nevis after suspected cannabis ingestion
A nosy Labrador had to be stretchered down from Scotland’s tallest mountain after she was believed to have eaten cannabis.
The dog named Tokyo was hiking up Ben Nevis with her owner, Christina Bluhme, when the animal suddenly began behaving strangely last weekend.
Tokyo lost the use of her legs and began drifting in and out of consciousness halfway up the4,413ft peak.
Her owner said the vets believe Tokyo had eaten cannabis left on the trail.
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Bluhme, a dog trainer from Surrey, called for help as she feared the worst could happen as Tokyo collapsed.
Unable to carry her down the steep and rocky terrain, she alerted the mountain rescue.
Bluhme said: ‘I genuinely thought I was going to lose her.
‘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.’
The black Lab was out of it most of the journey down, where she was taken to the Crown Vets in Fort William.
Tokyo made a full recovery the next day after being seriously ill from the unknown substance, leaving her owner feeling ‘incredibly lucky.’
Bluhme added: ‘From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone at Lochaber Mountain Rescue and to the veterinary team who cared for Tokyo.
‘You were there when we needed you most, and I will never forget your compassion and dedication.
‘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.
‘It was something I never imagined we would encounter.’
A spokesperson for the mountain rescue said they were pleased to hear Tokyo had made a full recovery after being suspected of ingesting ‘something that made her critically unwell.’
The Scottish Mountain Rescue teams responded to 1,270 separate call-outs last year, helping 901 people.
The Lochaber team is one of Scotland’s busiest, carrying out demanding rescues, including on the north face of Ben Nevis and the remote Knoydart Peninsula.