Tourists follow GPS and end up in the sea
Date: Friday, March 16 @ 10:45:17 UTC
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Yet another case of 'engage brain before engaging drive'. This one took place in Queensland, Australia.
Three hapless Japanese tourists decided to drive to North Stradbroke Island. But, rather than take the ferry, they chose to rely on their satnav which guided them out into the sea.
Low tide may have convinced them that there was a drivable route but after 500m they became bogged down in the tidal mud flats and, all too late, realised their error.
They were able to make it back to shore on foot but the car, a rental, was lost. Insurance covered the car but a $1500 excess may make them think before putting so much trust in a satnav instead of their eyes in future.
Source: The Redland Times
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