Hiker Lost for 24 Hours Ignored Calls from Rescuers Because They Didn't Recognize the Number

[TootsieFootsie]

Hiker Lost for 24 Hours Ignored Repeated Calls from Rescuers 'Because They Didn't Recognize the Number'

Sometimes it pays off to answer a call from an unknown number.

Colorado authorities shared on Thursday that one hiker spent about 24 hours navigating their way back to their car, only to later realize that they had repeatedly ignored calls from would-be rescuers.

 

[LadyL]

I read about this today. I'm glad he's safe but ...

 

[lonetraveler]

Hiker Lost for 24 Hours Ignored Repeated Calls from Rescuers 'Because They Didn't Recognize the Number'

Sometimes it pays off to answer a call from an unknown number.

Colorado authorities shared on Thursday that one hiker spent about 24 hours navigating their way back to their car, only to later realize that they had repeatedly ignored calls from would-be rescuers.

You can't fix stupid.

 

[zecats]

If I were a lost hiker (or lost anywhere), I'd even welcome (and answer) a call from a telemarketer.

 

[Ksprincess2]

Oh lord! I understand people not wanting to talk to telemarketers but I work at a hospital and 90% of our patients don't answer when we call them to give them information before their surgery because they say they didn't know the number. Irritating.

 

[Hazelnutty]

This person may want to reconsider outdoor hobbies.

 

[Filly]

If I were a lost hiker (or lost anywhere), I'd even welcome (and answer) a call from a telemarketer.

Hello Ooooh, zecats! How are you today? I'm calling (from New Delhi) to let you know you are so energy effi???? I'm sorry? You are lost you say? Well, we can offer you????? No, I'm sorry I can't find your car, however???? Excuse me, zecats?????


No, no, uhuh, I'd stay lost.

Cracking up here. Glad the guy is OK.

 

[Mrs Marple]

Amazing

If he had phone reception why didn't he call someone??

 

[Filly]

Amazing

If he had phone reception why didn't he call someone??

Probably not PC, but it's a dude. Could it be the new "men don't ask for directions? "

It truly was a phenomenon in days of old. Berate me for not being PC. I feel bad enough just breathing. Be from the South in Virginia on a vacation with a boyfriend you could definitely kick his tail. Be off the beaten path of Virginia Beach at your cute age of 19!!!!!!

Dude ask for directions! This ain't Williamsburg. Yep, you go in Chicken George and ask. Leave me in the car in the dark. He wasn't asking. He's lucky he got out of there with a breast and a wing.

This hiker? I'd like to send some KFC!!! or my friends brownies.