English football fan who vanished on his way to the World Cup found in Barcelona
Michael Hewitt, 65, went missing during a layover in Barcelona on his way to the World Cup. Ten days later he was found in a bar, unaware that…
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Missing English football fan found in a Barcelona bar after 10 days
On June 21, Michael Hewitt, a 65-year-old football fan, landed in Barcelona on a layover en route to Boston to watch England's World Cup match against Ghana. He never made it to his destination. After losing his mobile phone, he was unable to access his electronic tickets and ended up stranded in the city. With no word from him, his family reported him missing. Ten days later, he was found safe and sound in a bar, completely unaware of the international search.
The BBC reported the story of "Little Mick", as Hewitt is known. His brother Gary explained on Facebook that the man had no idea anyone was looking for him. The official account, which some receive with skepticism, points to an alcohol-fueled blackout.
The anecdote, which could easily be an urban legend, highlights the risks of technological dependence when traveling. And it leaves several questions unanswered: how did he survive for ten days? Who paid for his drinks? The most baffling detail: while his family was searching for him in the United States, he was two streets away from El Prat airport, having beers for breakfast.
On June 21, Michael Hewitt, a 65-year-old football fan, landed in Barcelona on a layover en route to Boston to watch England's World Cup match against Ghana. He never made it to his destination. After losing his mobile phone, he was unable to access his electronic tickets and ended up stranded in the city. With no word from him, his family reported him missing. Ten days later, he was found safe and sound in a bar, completely unaware of the international search.
The BBC reported the story of "Little Mick", as Hewitt is known. His brother Gary explained on Facebook that the man had no idea anyone was looking for him. The official account, which some receive with skepticism, points to an alcohol-fueled blackout.
The anecdote, which could easily be an urban legend, highlights the risks of technological dependence when traveling. And it leaves several questions unanswered: how did he survive for ten days? Who paid for his drinks? The most baffling detail: while his family was searching for him in the United States, he was two streets away from El Prat airport, having beers for breakfast.
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