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Alex Batty: Teen from Oldham missing for six years found in France
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67718158

Very odd case.
Couple of things stick out for me. He's clued in with modern tech and had the wherewithal to seek an embassy. So the communes must have some sort of interaction with modern society if he's able to pick that up.

Also he only speaks English so the communes don't make any effort to blend in with locals.

And that's all from detective Fester for tonight.

Thought my Leo Varadkar reference in the title would have tickled some interest from the dinghy people.
Oh well.

Uncle fester wrote: Sat Dec 16, 2023 12:16 am Thought my Leo Varadkar reference in the title would have tickled some interest from the dinghy people.
Oh well.

I opened my mouth, but decided not to bite