Imagine this: a man goes missing for 24 hours, his whole family panics, the police launch a search, and where is he? In a tavern! Yes, you read that right. Milan Ž., a 59-year-old shoemaker from Leskovac, disappeared on a Saturday evening, and his family had no idea where he was. His phone was off, he didn’t answer calls, and worry grew. His mother called in panic, his sister put up missing person ads, and his husband checked security camera footage. All this because Milan uses an old phone — no Facebook, no Instagram, and no signal in the crowd.
After 24 hours of uncertainty, Milan was found in a local tavern, apparently having lost track of time and his phone. His sister couldn’t believe it when she got the call — hearing her brother’s voice was all she wanted. “Don’t worry, I’m a grown man,” Milan said, as if it was all just a joke.
The family is grateful to everyone who helped in the search, and the mother is already planning to get him married since Milan has avoided marriage for years. This story is proof of how technology and communication can confuse us — or at least make us wonder how well we really know our loved ones.
If you’ve ever lost someone or yourself in a tavern, you know how frustrating it is. If not, maybe it’s time to check where your loved ones are — before they disappear in some tavern with an old phone in their pocket. And hey, if you have a funny or weird family disappearance story, share it in the comments — maybe we’re not the only ones laughing through tears!
