Australian Police Issue Warning After Motorists Get Stranded Following Apple Maps

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Posted December 10, 2012 at 5:17am by Shalom Levytam

Australian police have issued a warning to motorists after numerous individuals became stranded by following incorrect directions from Apple Maps.

Local Police have been called to assist distressed motorists who have become stranded within the Murray-Sunset National Park after following directions on their Apple i-phone. Tests on the mapping system by police confirm the mapping systems lists Mildura in the middle of the Murray Sunset National Park, approximately 70km away from the actual location of Mildura.

Police are extremely concerned as there is no water supply within the Park and temperatures can reach as high as 46 degrees, making this a potentially life threatening issue. Some of the motorists located by police have been stranded for up to 24 hours without food or water and have walked long distances through dangerous terrain to get phone reception.

The Victoria police have asked Apple to fix the mistake; hopefully they do so soon!

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Australian Police Issue Warning After Motorists Get Stranded Following Apple Maps

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Audi RS8 - December 11, 2012 at 12:33am

I agree with u, that's why I have my TomTom & Navigon apps, don't need cell towers to get an address but use the GPS build in with those apps in case I get out of coverage area. I'm apple fun but seriously I'm getting tired of Tim...

Carlos - December 10, 2012 at 3:56pm

Big Apple's mistake

An24 - December 10, 2012 at 2:50pm

Some People not smart after all. Sometimes you have to look outside :) Wondering how Columbus discovered new world without navigator or cell phone .Great idea for SNL on Comedy Channel.

Witty Bob - December 10, 2012 at 1:26pm

"You're not holding it right" LOL

MUKAI - December 10, 2012 at 10:17am

This is the reason why I still keep my 1st gen iphone when I travel. It might not have GPS but google maps is really accurate and better with street view. GOOGLE PLEASE MAKE THE GOOGLE MAPS SOON FOR THE APP STORE.

Copperhead - December 10, 2012 at 10:13am

WHERE THE FUCK IS GOOGLE MAPS... Apple should not or ever be in the got damn map business, seriously... I got lost 6 times because of Apple maps. We want Google Maps NOW...!!

noway pricy - December 10, 2012 at 10:01am

2 reason I am away from iPhone! 1 Map sucks Google map should come on app store soon! 2 No jailbrake!

435b041 - December 10, 2012 at 8:30am

They are fcuking misleading people same what they are doing with their devices. Lol. This is sooooo fcking funny.

Jk - December 10, 2012 at 7:31am

Im fanboy but this really funny, good lesson for Apple.

Muzammil - December 10, 2012 at 7:11am

This is really a big blow for Apple maps users

BrawlBro1 - December 10, 2012 at 5:28am

Another good reason why Apple shouldn't have removed Google Maps. I know their contract expires in a year, but they're the fucking richest company. Renewing the contract wouldn't make them go broke.

Ken - December 10, 2012 at 5:30am

Probably would have thought another good reason to invest in a proper GPS device.

Ken - December 10, 2012 at 5:27am

Surprised they had reception to use maps in the first place but lost it soon after...

Nitro Junkie - December 10, 2012 at 5:35am

Was thinking the same thing. Seems a bit fishy.