Two tourists said Google Maps mistakenly guided them into the Australian wilderness.
AdvertisementA pair of German tourists say Google Maps mistakenly led them into the Australian wilderness, resulting in a grueling ordeal that lasted for several days.
"We decided, 'OK, let's follow Google Maps because Google Maps knows maybe more than we know'," Maier the outlet.
However, this is not the first time hikers have found themselves in trouble after following Google Maps directions.
North Shore Rescue, a volunteer search-and-rescue team, said it seemed the hikers were following a nonexistent trail on Google Maps.
Persons:
—, Philipp Maier, Marcel Schoene, Maier, 9News, Philipp, Marcel
Organizations:
Google, Service, North Shore, BI
Locations:
Cairns, Bamaga, Far North Queensland, Australian, Vancouver, Canada