Four chaps needed to be rescued from the highest mountain in England over the weekend because they couldn't walk. No, they hadn't injured themselves in any way. They just got too stoned to hike back down the mountain.
Stranded on Scafell Pike’s 3,210-foot peak, the men called for help Saturday evening. A rescue team along with police helped the men hike safely down.
The Cumbria Police had something to say about it on Twitter:
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
And:
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
According to The Guardian:
The post provoked furious reactions on social media, with some users suggesting the group be asked to cover the cost of the rescue operation. The comments prompted Copeland’s local police force to respond that they “always ensure people are safe, regardless of choices they make that put them in a dangerous position”.
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