Tokyo, a Labrador dog, was rescued from Ben Nevis in Scotland after she collapsed on the trail, suspected to have eaten discarded cannabis.
What Happened On The Mountain
Christina Bluhme, a dog trainer from Surrey, was hiking halfway up Ben Nevis with her dog Tokyo when the Labrador suddenly became unwell. Tokyo lost the use of her legs and began drifting in and out of consciousness, according to STV News. Bluhme said she genuinely thought she was going to lose her dog during the incident, based on comments reported by STV News. Yahoo!STV News
How The Rescue Team Responded
Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team was called to help after Tokyo collapsed on the trail. Volunteers carried the unconscious 25kg dog down the mountain on a stretcher, since the terrain left no safe way for Bluhme to bring her dog down alone, according to WTX News. Bluhme said carrying a 25kg Labrador down Ben Nevis by herself was simply not possible, based on her statement reported by El-Balad. WTX NewsEl-balad
Suspected Cause Of The Collapse
Vets believe Tokyo became critically ill after ingesting cannabis that had been left on the trail. The exact substance has not been officially confirmed, according to WTX News. Bluhme called the day one of the most frightening experiences she has ever had, and said she never imagined encountering this kind of danger on a hiking trail. WTX News
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Tokyo’s Recovery
Tokyo was taken to Crown Vets in Fort William for treatment after being brought down the mountain. She made a full recovery by the following day, according to Yahoo News. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team confirmed they were pleased to hear Tokyo had fully recovered after being cared for by the local vet team. Yahoo!
Scale Of Mountain Rescue Work In The Area
Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team is one of the busiest rescue units in Scotland. The team responded to 1,270 call-outs in the past year, helping 901 people across the region, including difficult rescues on the north face of Ben Nevis and the remote Knoydart Peninsula, according to WTX News. WTX News
Warning For Dog Owners
Bluhme urged other dog owners to stay alert to hidden dangers on hiking trails. She said discarded drugs and other toxic substances can sometimes be found even in the most beautiful outdoor places, and called it something she never imagined her and her dog would encounter, based on her comments reported by STV News. STV News
