US EditionA Retiree Left by Car From the Deux-Sèvres to Go to His Doctor's, and Found Himself in Croatia.
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Following his GPS, an octogenary of the Deux-Sèvres drove to Croatia when he wanted to go to the doctor, 25 km from his home. He drove for 20 hours, travelling nearly 2,000 km
On November 4, a resident of the Deux-Sèvres had to go to his doctor for a consultation. But on the way, this 85-year-old man found himself 2,000 km from his home... in Croatia! See more
While he had an appointment with the doctor, an octogenary living in the Deux-Sèvres drove to Croatia following the indications of his GPS. The week...
The story is surreal. A retired 85-year-old of the Deux-Sèvres, who left for a medical appointment at 20km, was found in Croatia, 2000km from his home. He explained to the gendarmes that he had "blindly followed" his failed GPS. Concerned, his family located him thanks to his phone in a hotel in Brela.
He was supposed to travel 25 kilometers, but he ended up traveling over 2,000. Setting off from Châtillon-sur-Thouet for a simple medical appointment, an 85-year-old man found himself… in Croatia. He blames his GPS, which he trusted without thinking.
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, an octogenary from Châtillon-sur-Thouet, in Les Deux-Sèvres, took the road to Airvault. This retired man lived alone and knew the road well. The morning was a quiet announcement. Yet, at midday, he was expected to attend a meeting of his association. He did not present himself. His two children were worried, without news of him. Neighbors did not see him during the day, which was not usual. Rescues were warned. Fire…
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