Dog stretchered off Ben Nevis during scorching conditions

The scorching summer weather at the weekend saw lots of people out enjoying the sunshine, but the volunteers of Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team (LMRT) were still in action, including one call to help an exhausted dog.

 

Four of the five call-outs on Sunday involved more common problems from fractures to heat-related issues, but the fifth was a little bit more unusual.

 

Maggie, an Akbash, which is a large Turkish breed originally used for guarding livestock, had sore paws and had refused to go any further when the walkers she was with began their hike back down the hill.

 

The three women managed to carry her half way back but eventually had to admit defeat and call for help and the LMRT stretcher party got Maggie back safe and sound at 1am on Sunday.

 

"attachment_766759" "" "275"] Maggie back safe and sound. Photograph: LMRT.
NO F33 Maggie the dog

 

An LMRT spokesperson explained: 'The first four shouts ranged from fractures to heat-related illness, with the fifth casualty of the day being a little furrier than usual.

 

'Maggie, a 35kg Akbash dog, came into difficulty with sore paws high on the Ben path and was unable to move.

 

'A stretcher party, complete with a casualty carer and chicken stick treats, were dispatched to assist.

 

'Once Maggie was secured into the stretcher she was able to be transported down the hill for a well earned rest.'