Man breaks quarantine to go for cigarettes, ends up lost in mountains

[LoveVanilla]

Man breaks quarantine to go for cigarettes, ends up lost in mountains

A man who broke coronavirus quarantine and headed out in search of cheap cigarettes had to be rescued, “exhausted, shivering and lost,” from mountainous terrain in France.

The man, who has not been named, intended to drive from the French city of Perpignan over the border to La Jonquera, Spain, where cigarettes are cheaper. Finding his way blocked by checkpoints enforcing the nationwide stay-at-home order, he abandoned the car and continued the 20-mile journey on foot.

On the slopes of the Pyrenees, he got lost, fell into a stream and then became tangled in brambles. He ended up calling for help.

Rescuers located the man and evacuated him by helicopter.

Yeah, sure. It's a good idea to ban e-cigs... NOT!!!

 

[Rossum]

I've heard of walking a mile for a Camel, but 20 miles is really pushing it!

 

[sonicbomb]

Smoking is bad for your health

 

[CaveFurby]

Darwin Award for that guy.

 

[CarolT]

If you look at Google Maps, there appears to be a whole confusing spaghetti bowl of trails in those mountains. I'm sure there are smugglers who know multiple ways.
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