Lochaber Rescuers Carry 25kg Labrador Off Ben Nevis After Cannabis Leaves Her Unconscious
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Updated · The Guardian · Jul 13
Lochaber Rescuers Carry 25kg Labrador Off Ben Nevis After Cannabis Leaves Her Unconscious
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jul 13
Summary
Lochaber mountain rescue team stretchered Tokyo, a 25kg black Labrador, off 4,413ft Ben Nevis after she lost the use of her legs and drifted in and out of consciousness.
Vets believe the dog ate cannabis discarded on the trail; her owner said Tokyo made a full recovery the next day after treatment in Fort William.
Christina Bluhme said carrying the Labrador down Britain's highest mountain alone was impossible and called the rescue one of the most frightening experiences of her life.
Vets Now says dogs have more cannabinoid receptors than humans, so cannabis can trigger symptoms within 30 to 90 minutes, including loss of balance and inability to stand.
The case echoes a 2024 Somerset incident in which two dogs were left unable to stand after consuming cannabis-tainted human waste, underscoring risks from discarded drugs outdoors.