General · 12 July 2026
Dog rescued from Ben Nevis after vets suspect cannabis poisoning
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A black Labrador became seriously unwell while hiking the UK's highest mountain, leading to a dramatic rescue. Its owner, Christina Bluhme, said vets believe the dog ingested discarded cannabis found on the trail. The Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team carried Tokyo, who weighs 25kg, down the 4,413ft peak and she has now made a full recovery.
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