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Rescued from the top of Ben Nevis – the dog stoned on cannabis (well it is Britain’s ‘highest’ peak)
A dog had to be rescued from the summit of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, after apparently becoming intoxicated from ingesting cannabis. The incident, reported by the Daily Mail, plays on the coincidence of the animal being "stoned" at the country's literal highest point, and highlights the risks discarded drugs can pose to pets in outdoor and remote locations.
Beyond the headline, the available article text consists largely of unrelated homepage links and other news items rather than detailed reporting on the rescue, so specifics such as the dog's condition, how it consumed the cannabis, who carried out the rescue and the outcome are not set out in the supplied material. Ben Nevis, in the Scottish Highlands, stands at 1,345 metres and is a popular but demanding walking destination where mountain rescue teams are regularly called upon to assist people and, occasionally, animals.
In short
- A dog was rescued from Ben Nevis after ingesting cannabis.
- The pet became intoxicated at Britain's highest peak.
- Full details of the rescue were not provided.
Explained simply
Ben Nevis is Britain's highest mountain, standing at 1,345 metres in the Scottish Highlands. It is a popular but demanding walking destination that attracts many visitors each year, and mountain rescue teams are regularly called to assist those who encounter difficulties.
A dog has been rescued from the summit of Ben Nevis after apparently ingesting cannabis, which caused the animal to become intoxicated. The incident demonstrates the dangers that discarded drugs can pose to animals in remote outdoor locations.
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