Four climbers in England had to be rescued from the highest mountain peak in the country after they smoked a little too much of cannabis while celebrating their achievement. The stoned mountaineers were brought down from atop Scafell Pike, in northwest England after a three-hour rescue operation.

The Cumbria police, in charge of the local area, dispatched air support and ambulance rescue to the 3,208-foot peak after they received an emergency call in the evening from the incapacitated group. According to the police, the climbers were so high that none of them could even walk properly.

The police put up a Facebook post confirming the news, which has since gone viral.

“Now having to deploy mountain rescue, air support and ambulance to rescue them,” Cumbria Police said on social media.

“Persons rescued after becoming incapable of walking due to cannabis use. MRT volunteers putting themselves at risk to prevent harm,” they added.

The climbers are facing severe criticism for their actions as many called for a hefty fine so as to discourage such boorish behaviour in future.

“Really? What bloody idiots. They should pay you for rescuing them in these circumstances,” wrote a disgruntled climber on Facebook.

Justin Bibby, the North Cumbria Superintendent, was harsh considering how the situation could have easily taken a turn for the worse.

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“Mountain safety is your responsibility, bring the right equipment and food and know how to use it. Our priority is your safety,” Mr Bibby said, according to The Telegraph.

“The mountain rescue team had a particularly busy day yesterday dealing with this incident.

“Taking alcohol or any other substance that could impair your judgment significantly increases your risk of getting into trouble. It has no place on a mountain.”

While the climbers were safely rescued by the volunteers, the only important question that remains unanswered is, what kind of weed were they actually smoking and where not to get it from!