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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
National
Jeyn Klare Reyes

How a Walk Up Britain's Highest Mountain Turned Into a Life-or-Death Rescue for One Labrador

A Labrador was carried down Ben Nevis by Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team after becoming seriously ill from suspected cannabis poisoning during a hike. (Illustrative photo only) (Credit: Rick Cameron/Flickr)

A day out on Britain's highest mountain ended with a Labrador being carried to safety on a rescue stretcher after suddenly collapsing just short of the summit.

Tokyo had joined her owner on what was meant to be a routine hike up Ben Nevis when she became disorientated, lost her balance and could no longer stand. With the dog unable to walk and no safe way of getting her off the mountain alone, her owner called for help from Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team.

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