Labrador Rescued From Mountain After Suspected Cannabis Ingestion

WHO:

CNN - Christina Bluhme, owner of the Labrador named Tokyo

CNN - Magnus, Bluhme's 17-year-old son

CNN - Blaze, Bluhme's two-year-old golden labrador

CNN - Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team, volunteers who assisted in the rescue

CNN - Staff at Crown Vets in Fort William, who treated Tokyo

WHAT:

CNN - A black Labrador named Tokyo was rescued after becoming seriously ill from suspected cannabis ingestion.

CNN - Tokyo lost consciousness and exhibited symptoms of neurotoxicity during a hike.

CNN - Tokyo weighed 24 kilograms (53 pounds) and was described as a usually very fit and active working dog.

CNN - Tokyo made a full recovery after being treated with an IV infusion and activated charcoal.

WHERE:

CNN - The incident occurred on Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain, which stands at 4,413 feet (1,345 meters).

CNN - The veterinary treatment took place at Crown Vets in Fort William, Scotland.

CNN - Bluhme resides in Surrey, southeastern England.

WHEN:

CNN - The hike and subsequent incident occurred last Sunday, as reported by Bluhme.

WHY:

CNN - It is suspected that Tokyo ingested cannabis from an edible dropped along the trail or from human waste containing traces of cannabis.

HOW:

CNN - Bluhme initially attempted to carry Tokyo down the mountain but found it too difficult due to her weight and the heavy rain.

CNN - Emergency services were called, and a mountain rescue team was dispatched to assist.

CNN - Tokyo was treated with activated charcoal to absorb the toxins after being hooked up to an IV infusion.

(UPDATED July 14, 2026 15:24 UTC)

A black Labrador named Tokyo was rescued after becoming seriously ill from suspected cannabis ingestion during a hike on Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain. Tokyo lost consciousness and exhibited symptoms of neurotoxicity, prompting her owner, Christina Bluhme, to call for help when she could no longer carry the 24-kilogram dog down the mountain. Fortunately, Tokyo made a full recovery after receiving veterinary treatment at Crown Vets in Fort William, where she was treated with an IV infusion and activated charcoal.