iPhone Lost in Goa Recovered After Unusual Trade Attempt with Street Food Vendor

In a bizarre turn of events that has entertained netizens, a vacation in Goa, India, became memorable for Delhi-based @KartikeyaRai11 not just for its scenic beauty but for a peculiar incident involving his stolen iPhone. According to a post shared by the user on the social media platform X, the iPhone was pickpocketed by a drunken individual who later attempted to exchange the device for a plate of pav bhaji, a beloved Indian street food, due to a lack of funds. The story, highlighted by the user’s admission of being inebriated at the time of the theft, has quickly gone viral, amassing over 65.5k views.

The twist in the tale came when the hungry thief, in his attempt to satiate his cravings, offered the stolen red iPhone to a local food vendor in exchange for food. The vendor, instead of accepting the trade, charged the device and after 36 hours, answered a call from the frantic owner, leading to the phone’s recovery. This sequence of events led to a humorous yet grateful acknowledgment from @KartikeyaRai11, who had to travel 60 kilometers to retrieve the phone from the vendor outside the city.

This unexpected story has captured the amusement of the online community, with many users expressing disbelief and admiration for the story’s unique outcome. Comments ranged from surprise to laughter, with one user noting it as a tale worthy of being passed down to grandchildren. Despite the inconvenience of the journey to recover the phone, the iPhone owner expressed immense gratitude for the honesty and effort of the vendor, turning an unfortunate event into a heartwarming and humorous story.

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