Google Maps Street View potentially caused a hugely dramatic fall for one male as they caught him unawares. The cameras had travelled to France, capturing shots in a top ski resort in the French Alps. Perhaps eager for images of the competitors, they followed one male skier into the hut. Yet it was while they were tracking him from behind, they caught him – still wearing his skis – trip up over th step and fall flat on his face.
One man who could have done with extra preparation courtesy of the mapping website was a driver heading to the Scottish hills.
The motorist decided to take some friends for a drive in the rolling countryside.
The group headed to the coastal route leading to Ardmair Beach, in a tarmac stretch surrounded by lush greenery.
Yet, perhaps unfamiliar with the sharp corners of the side roads, his lack of awareness was clear.
When turning left off the main road, to take a side road with a better view of the water, he plunged his car into a ditch on the corner.
The crevice appeared particularly significant, with more than half of the vehicle left submerged.
Thankfully, neither the motorist or his passengers appeared injured.
All were seen surrounding the car, looking at its position and appearing clearly baffled.
It is unclear whether they were able to rescue the car themselves.
If not, they will have needed to enlist professional help, particularly considering the remote location.