‘Stoned’ dog rescued from Ben Nevis after ‘eating discarded cannabis’

Mountain rescue had to help Tokyo the dog back down.

A tranquil hike up Britain's tallest mountain quickly turned nightmarish for one black Labrador called Tokyo after she collapsed on the mountain trail.

Her owner, Christina Bluhme, a dog trainer from Esher in Surrey, had only got halfway up the mountain when Tokyo fell ill.

She said vets believe she ingested cannabis left on the trail.

Fortunately, Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team were on hand to come to Tokyo's rescue and stretcher the black Lab down the mountain.

As per the BBC, Bluhme said she genuinely thought that she was going to lose Tokyo after she lost the use of her legs and started to drift in and out of consciousness.

She said: "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.

"Their kindness, professionalism and calm support meant everything during one of the most frightening days I've ever experienced."

"You were there when we needed you most," she added.

"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."

Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team also released a statement which read: "Dog update!

"Following a request to assist a collapsed dog on Sunday, we're pleased to confirm that Tokyo has made a full recovery, having been cared for at Crown Vets!

"It's now suspected that Tokyo, a usually very fit and active working dog, had ingested something that made her critically unwell.

"Many thanks to Crown Vets for their support, and to Tokyo's owner for the update and photos."

The organisation has a JustGiving page to help fund their volunteer rescue work.