Cumbria Police in England responded to four hikers’ plea for help off the mountain because they were ‘incapable of walking.’
How high is too high? For four Britons, about 3,209 feet and a bong-load. That’s because after summiting Scafell Pike, the highest peak in England, four men smoked weed and lost their ability to get back down.
At around 6:15 p.m. locally, Cumbria Police tweeted they received a distress call from the hikers.
Persons stuck on mountain, after taking cannabis. Having to deploy M’tain Rescue, Air support and Ambulance to rescue them…..
— Cumbria Police (@Cumbriapolice) September 23, 2017
Police coordinated with the Wasdale Mountain rescue volunteers to locate and assist the hikers two hours later. Rescuers safely brought the group down the mountain.
Persons rescued after becoming incapable of walking due to cannabis use. MRT volunteers putting themselves at risk to prevent harm.
— Cumbria Police (@Cumbriapolice) September 23, 2017
Social media responses were critical of the hikers, saying they should foot the bill for the rescue.
Next time, maybe bring less pot… or more munchies to wait it out. Our hats off to Wasdale Mountain volunteers for laying it on the line for these “dopes.”
