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What Should Have Been a Short Trip to the Doctor, Just 25 Km from Home, Ended Up Being a Journey of More Than 1,500 Km for an 85-Year-Old Man Who Could Not Explain How He Made the Journey
An octogenarian from Chatillon-sur-Thouet, in Deux-Sèvres, was found in Croatia after disappearing unexpectedly when he only intended to see his doctor in Airvault, about 25 kilometers from home. The case mobilized family, neighbors, and emergency services after the unusual disappearance of the 85-year-old man.
His absence from a meeting of an association he was linked to caught the attention of the group members. Worried, they alerted emergency services upon realizing that the elderly man had not attended the meeting scheduled for Tuesday night.
Neighbors also expressed alarm. They reported that they had not seen him throughout the day, which was out of the ordinary. The set of alerts prompted rescue teams to quickly head to the man’s residence.
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Initial Search and Surprise on the Phone
Upon arriving at the scene, rescuers found the house empty. The door was locked, and there were no apparent signs of recent activity, increasing concerns about his whereabouts.
Despite this, they managed to contact him by phone cell phone. To everyone’s surprise, the elderly man answered promptly and informed them where he was.
He reported that he was in a hotel in Croatia, about 1,500 km from his home, after driving for more than 20 hours, even though his initial destination was just the medical office in Airvault, located about 20 kilometers from his town.
No History of Disorientation and Return Expected
The elderly man stated that he did not quite understand how he had traveled such a distance, describing that “he did not understand what had happened” during the journey. The situation left family members and rescuers astonished.
Even after the long trip, the man was in good health. According to information passed to the rescuers, there was no history of cognitive impairment or previous episodes of disorientation.
The expectation now is that he will be picked up by family and return home as soon as possible. The case, although unlikely, ended peacefully and without injuries.
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