Man Drowns in Maharashtra as Google Maps Leads Him into a Dam With No Proper Signage
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Google has become such an intrinsic part of our lives today that we use it as an everyday verb. One of the company’s most popular products is Google Maps which is an extremely useful and handy tool. However, for one unfortunate man, the map led him to his demise. A driver in Maharashtra has died by drowning as Google Maps direction led him into a dam. The incident is from Ahmednagar’s Akole town around 1:45 AM on Sunday, and the deceased man has been identified as Satish Ghule, 34.
By onwuka Gerald
An Indian man on Wednesday, drowned after driving his car into a dam while allegedly following Google Maps directions.
Indian Express reported on Wednesday that Satish Ghule, was driving his employer Guru Shekhar, as well as his friend Sameer Rajurkar, on Sunday in Akole town, Ahmednagar district.
As the trio approached Kalsubai, they lost their way and required directions from Google Maps. The navigation displayed to them a way that included a bridge that remains underwater for over 4 months after the water from the Pimpalgaon dam was released by the authorities.
Unfortunately, the information was not up to date on Google Maps so the trio were issued no warning of any kind on the map.
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And now, Google Maps navigation has contributed to another unfortunate event, as a 34-year-old driver ended up with the car in the water, eventually drowning because he didn’t know how to swim.
It happened in India where 34-year-old Satish Ghule was driving his boss and a friend towards Kalsubai, Maharashtra’s highest peak, for trekking. The driver didn’t know the route, so he turned to Google Maps for help.