WATCH: A hijacking attempt that didn't go as planned, but turned out costly...
A good spray of petrol will definitely teach them a lesson...
As much as we like to complain that crime is so bad in South Africa, the truth is that crime is all over the world.
This video is proof that there are criminals lurking, waiting for their next pot of gold in other countries too...
A video that was shared on the Arrive Alive Facebook page a few weeks ago is somewhat painful for us on many levels. Seeing as the petrol price increase has left many people feeling a bit deflated.
The video shows a man filling up his car with petrol. Then a vehicle approaches and three suspects jump out and attempt to hijack him. But he was not having it...
WATCH what he does to them below, courtesy of Facebook:
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From the language that we hear, it seems that this may have taken place in Italy.
Regardless, the price of fuel is high everywhere, so we feel this man's pain. But more than that we respect his quick thinking.
Rather pay a few extra bucks on fuel than be attacked, possibly lose your life and your car. He was fast with the petrol pump and even continued spraying them inside their vehicle after they retreated...
Image Courtesy of Facebook