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injured dog Highlands Serious incident
Ben Nevis
A Labrador collapsed near the summit of Ben Nevis after ingesting discarded cannabis, becoming unable to walk. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team responded and safely evacuated the dog on a specialist animal rescue stretcher. The dog made a full recovery after veterinary treatment, and the incident highlighted the dangers of litter on popular hiking routes.
Outcome: dog evacuated by stretcher and made full recovery
Responding team
Sources
- How a Walk Up Britain's Highest Mountain Turned Into a Life-or-Death Rescue for One Labrador
- Dog rescued from mountain after consuming marijuana
- And finally… peak high
- Dog rescued from Ben Nevis peak after getting ‘STONED on cannabis’ dumped on trail
- Labrador collapsed on Ben Nevis and rescuers carried her down after suspected cannabis ingestion
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