‘Missing’ woman unknowingly joins search for herself

Jedi · 08-30-12 at 06:36 AM

A woman who was reported missing from an Icelandic tour unwittingly joined a search for herself.

According to the Reykjavik Grapevine, a woman described as "Asian, about 160cm, in dark clothing and speaks English well" was listed as missing Saturday near the Eldgjá volcanic canyon in southern Iceland.

A search continued through the weekend with reports saying she got off a tour bus and never returned.

It turns out the woman merely changed clothes during the bus stop, and after she returned, those on the bus didn't recognize her.

When the description of the "missing" woman was circulated, apparently the lady who changed her outfit didn't recognize the description of herself. So she joined the search party.

About 50 people searched the area in vehicles and on foot, and a helicopter was ready to assist.

Eventually it occurred to the "missing" woman that she could very well be the person everyone was looking for, and she promptly reported herself as safe and sound to police.

The search was called off early Sunday morning.

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**dormin** · 08-30-12 at 06:38 AM

Well at least this story turned out okay. But funny as hell.

**neophyte666** · 08-30-12 at 06:38 AM

That story cracked me up

Started to laugh as soon as I saw the title.

**L1b3rta** · 08-30-12 at 06:44 AM

**Shawn_7** · 08-30-12 at 07:07 AM

Well, eventually she found herself without Yoga-New-Age-Karma Cola-rubbish. Not too bad

**rainbowspinner** · 08-30-12 at 07:25 AM

LOL. Yeah that definitely gives new meaning to the concept of finding oneself...

Most bus tours I've ever been on use the head count method to keep track of passengers - not visual recognition. Hmm... wonder if that's just an American thing?

**ItalicPixels** · 08-30-12 at 08:25 AM

I bet the 50 people would of been really mad.

**mackertim** · 08-30-12 at 08:53 AM

After the search was called off she's lucky she didn't go missing again!

Some people find meaning in science, religion or simple love, but not this woman. No. Those concepts were alien to her. She knew that Iceland was the only place she could find herself!

I wonder did she pick up a reward?

dethofseth · 08-30-12 at 09:25 AM

Wow that was pointless eh

**GrimmCro** · 08-30-12 at 09:43 AM

Quote:

It turns out the woman merely changed clothes during the bus stop, and after she returned, those on the bus didn't recognize her.

The title had me laughing, but this had me going even harder. She changed clothes and no one recognized her?! So it's true what they say about Asians. They all look alike.

Until they change their shirt.

**Punkbaster** · 08-30-12 at 10:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by GrimmCro

... She changed clothes and no one recognized her?!....

It worked for superman.... :D

**GrimmCro** · 08-30-12 at 11:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Punkbaster

It worked for superman.... :D

Yeah, but Superman was surrounded by idiots. I mean glasses and a suit as a disguise?! Really?!

**Silvergrin** · 08-30-12 at 11:31 AM

LOL, if I was a part of that search party I would have been relieved and pissed off at the same time.

**tomandsusan** · 08-30-12 at 01:42 PM

Must have been the economy tour!

08-30-12 at 06:38 AM	#2
dormin Illuminati Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 3rd Rock Posts: 2,503	Well at least this story turned out okay. But funny as hell.

08-30-12 at 06:38 AM	#3
neophyte666 ℝα√їᾔℊ ☩ ℳαḓ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: υи∂єяgяσυи∂ яανє Posts: 6,884	That story cracked me up Started to laugh as soon as I saw the title.

08-30-12 at 06:44 AM	#4
L1b3rta Guru Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 6,051

08-30-12 at 07:07 AM	#5
Shawn_7 Elder Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Eventyrland Posts: 3,660	Well, eventually she found herself without Yoga-New-Age-Karma Cola-rubbish. Not too bad

08-30-12 at 07:25 AM	#6
rainbowspinner Elder Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,688	LOL. Yeah that definitely gives new meaning to the concept of finding oneself... Most bus tours I've ever been on use the head count method to keep track of passengers - not visual recognition. Hmm... wonder if that's just an American thing?

08-30-12 at 08:25 AM	#7
ItalicPixels Elite Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Italic Ocean Posts: 2,191	I bet the 50 people would of been really mad.

08-30-12 at 08:53 AM	#8
mackertim Expert Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Right Behind You! Posts: 928	After the search was called off she's lucky she didn't go missing again! Some people find meaning in science, religion or simple love, but not this woman. No. Those concepts were alien to her. She knew that Iceland was the only place she could find herself! I wonder did she pick up a reward?

08-30-12 at 09:25 AM	#9
dethofseth Expert Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 503	Wow that was pointless eh

08-30-12 at 09:43 AM	#10
GrimmCro Your Point Is Invalid Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 1,491	Quote: It turns out the woman merely changed clothes during the bus stop, and after she returned, those on the bus didn't recognize her. The title had me laughing, but this had me going even harder. She changed clothes and no one recognized her?! So it's true what they say about Asians. They all look alike. Until they change their shirt.

08-30-12 at 10:31 AM	#11
Punkbaster Hate Puppies Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: ...well...that's a good question... Posts: 1,097	Quote: Originally Posted by GrimmCro ... She changed clothes and no one recognized her?!.... It worked for superman.... :D

08-30-12 at 11:20 AM	#12
GrimmCro Your Point Is Invalid Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 1,491	Quote: Originally Posted by Punkbaster It worked for superman.... :D Yeah, but Superman was surrounded by idiots. I mean glasses and a suit as a disguise?! Really?!

08-30-12 at 11:31 AM	#13
Silvergrin Hunter's Moon Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 924	LOL, if I was a part of that search party I would have been relieved and pissed off at the same time.

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tomandsusan Guru Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Never Never Land Posts: 5,815	Must have been the economy tour!