A tourist got stranded on a cliff because he took a non-existent path on Google Maps

By TravelNov 20, 2023 21:28 PMNews
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A tourist got stranded on a cliff because he took a non-existent path on Google Maps
The tourist was rescued from the cliff in British Columbia. Source: North Shore Rescue

Google Maps can be a useful assistant when creating a route in cities and the surrounding area, but it is better not to use it while camping. This was proven by tourists in British Columbia who took a non-existent trail and got lost.

The adventurous hikers used Google Maps when they were walking north of Mount Frome, an area with cliffs located near Vancouver. According to Explorersweb, the North Shore Rescue group reported that it had petitioned Google to remove the non-existent trail.

The rescuers received a call from a concerned hiker who was stranded on a rock. He was found with the help of NVG and successfully rescued.

A tourist got stranded on a cliff because he took a non-existent path on Google Maps
A tourist got stranded on a cliff. Source: North Shore Rescue

A helicopter was used for the operation because the route was dangerous and the victim could not wait long. Professionals acted in the dark by feel because the sun had already set by that time.

A tourist got stranded on a cliff because he took a non-existent path on Google Maps
A helicopter was used for the rescue operation. Source: North Shore Rescue

The rescued hiker is reported to have been stuck on a rock, and two years ago, another climber who followed the same dangerous path fell to his death.

Those wishing to relax near Mount Frome are advised to carefully research their route and not to lose their way. Sometimes, hiking blindly can have tragic consequences.

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