Late-Night Escapade Turns Disastrous for Aussie Drinker
After an evening out, an Aussie thought climbing under a truck and hopping off at the next traffic light would get him home quickly. Boy, was he wrong!
A 43-year-old Australian found himself stranded for hundreds of kilometers after hitching a ride beneath a truck in the seaside resort of Nambucca Heads, in New South Wales. Desperate to return home, he planned to jump off at the next red light in Coffs Harbour, just 40 minutes away. But his fateful decision backfired when the truck sailed past the town unnoticed, thanks to a 'green wave.'
Fast-forward five sweaty hours later, the officer found the hapless adventurer disheveled and disoriented on a Queensland road. Requesting to know the reason for his plight, the officer suggested, "You were on a big bender, you completely lost control and ended up here? You're now trying to get back?"
The disgruntled fellow replied, "Something like that." And the officer, amused, added, "You certainly had a tough, uncomfortable journey."
The Aussie admitted to being "really exhausted" and having had "a bit to drink." The officer reminded him that his journey was more than just bumpy – it was hazardous across unmentioned expanses.
True to his promise of "stupidity," the Australian had to face not only physical fatigue but also faced a hefty fine from Queensland police for driving in an unintended area of a vehicle – a handsome 288 Australian dollars (around 173 euros).
His unconventional mode of transportation made headlines worldwide, teaching a cautionary tale of the dangers of hitchhiking and the potential consequences of 'smart' foolishness.
(Enrichment Insights:
- Hitchhiking under trucks for transportation is not common in Australia and is not recommended due to safety concerns such as the potential to get crushed or be hit by other vehicles.
- While hitchhiking is not illegal, it carries inherent risks, and there are regulations regarding the safety and conditions of hitchhiking.
- Alternatives to hitchhiking, such as public transportation and ride-sharing services, are safer options for travel in Australia.)*
