GPS Fails - Where were you REX???

[OHCowgirl]

Hmm...3 days huh?

Couple stranded 3 days after GPS leads them astray
By JEFF BARNARD, Associated Press Writer Jeff Barnard, Associated Press Writer – 1 hr 14 mins ago
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – A Nevada couple letting their SUV's navigation system guide them through the high desert of Eastern Oregon got stuck in snow for three days when the GPS unit sent them down a remote forest road.

On Sunday, atmospheric conditions apparently changed enough for their GPS-enabled cell phone to get a weak signal and relay coordinates to a dispatcher, Klamath County Sheriff Tim Evinger said.

"GPS almost did 'em in and GPS saved 'em," Evinger said. "It will give you options to pick the shortest route. You certainly get the shortest route. But it may not be a safe route."
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[Chi]

In New Hampshire the GPS leads fire dept to the wrong section of street, the house fire was in another section that could not be accessed without turning around and traveling in another direction . The house burned to the ground Technology's wonderful when it works

[Zen Dog]

GPS is like the Bible.

It is a guide, don't take it to seriously and keep your eyes open.